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The Passover Story

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Length 58:24
Licensor William Z.
Producer(s) William Zukof for The Western WInd
Formats Special
Topics Holidays, Music, Religious
Produced 1999
Added to PRX March 30, 2008
 

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The Passover Story Sung by The Western Wind, Narrated by Theodore Bikel

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http://www.westernwind.org

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Sung by The Western Wind with guest instrumentalists playing violin, Turkish kaval, clarinet, ocarina, percussion, bass and guitar
Narrated by Theodore Bikel
Produced by William Zukof for The Western Wind
Recorded by Mikhail Liberman

The Western Wind:
Phyllis Elaine Clark, Cheryl Bensman Rowe, Johana Arnold, Elaie Russell, sopranos
William Zukof, countertenor
William Lyon Lee, Lawrence Bennett, tenors
Elliot Z. Levine, baritone and guitar
with
Mary Rowell, violin
Steven Silverstein, clarinet, kaval, recorders, percussion
Karen Hansen, vielle
Jonathan Storck, string bass

Timely on:

April 18: Passover begins the night of April 19 in 2008 and continues for the entire week until the evening of 4/27.

Tones:

Emotional, Inspiring

Language:

English

Description:

Renowned actor Theodore Bikel and The Western Wind, America's pre-eminent vocal ensemble, present 25 eclectic selections that, along with an inspring narration, serve as musical documentary of Passover. Music includes Hebrew folk melodies, classical European liturgical music, ancient Sephardic chants, Klezmer-style improvisations, and traditional songs from the Seder.

This program is designed for listeners of any religious background and provides a good introduction to a holiday whose lessons of redemption and faith are universal.

"The music is an eclectic compilation of songs and compositions from many sources reflecting the tremendous diversity of Jewish cultures. Selections include Hebrew folk melodies, classical European liturgical music, ancient Sephardic chants, Klezmer-style improvisations, and traditional songs from the Seder, including the 'adopted' song of slavery, the Negro spiritual "Go Down Moses"--all sung with the superb musicianship and zest that are hallmarks of Western Wind performances." Miami Jewish Journal.

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