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Highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of the Jewish High Holy Days, this program celebrates Rosh Hashanah with traditional melodies and classical music selections by Bloch and Handel.
Performers include harpist Rachel Van Voorhees, soprano Stacy Lowe, violinist Lisa Rautenberg, and the Western Wind.
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Piece Description
Highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of the Jewish High Holy Days, this program celebrates Rosh Hashanah with traditional melodies and classical music selections by Bloch and Handel. Performers include harpist Rachel Van Voorhees, soprano Stacy Lowe, violinist Lisa Rautenberg, and the Western Wind.
Broadcast History
The program has been broadcast annually on WGUC.
Timing and Cues
Intro: L'Cha Dodi
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The Birthday of the World: Music and Traditions of the High Holy Days: Part 1 Rosh Hashana
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Avinu Malkeynu
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God on High
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Shema Kolenu
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Aleynu, Va'nachnu
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Adon Olam
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Chorus
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Closing: L'Cha Dodi
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