Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Jewish liturgical music with Samuel Adler's "Milken Archive Digital Volume 7, Digital Album 3." Released on September 1, 2011, under the Milken Archive Digital label, this album is a profound exploration of sacred compositions, spanning a concise yet impactful duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Samuel Adler, a renowned composer and conductor, masterfully blends traditional and contemporary elements in this collection. The album is divided into three main sections: Sabbath Evening Service, The Holy Ark, and Shofar Service, each offering a unique spiritual experience. From the hauntingly beautiful "Sabbath Evening Service: Mi khamokha" to the solemn and reflective "Kol Nidre, Op. 39," Adler's compositions are both deeply reverent and innovatively expressive.
The album features a mix of vocal and instrumental pieces, showcasing Adler's versatility and depth as a composer. Highlights include the instrumental and vocal renditions of "Va'ani t'fillati," which demonstrate Adler's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through music. The inclusion of well-known prayers like "Sh'ma yisra'el" and "Bar'khu" adds a familiar yet fresh dimension to the collection.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Jewish music or a newcomer looking to explore its profound beauty, Samuel Adler's "Milken Archive Digital Volume 7, Digital Album 3" offers a captivating journey through the sacred and the sublime.
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Tracks
Sabbath Evening Service: Mi khamokhaAnonymous, Frederick Jacobi, Morton M. Leifman, Patrick Mason, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Joseph Cullen
Sabbath Evening Service: V'sham'ruAnonymous, Frederick Jacobi, Morton M. Leifman, Patrick Mason, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Joseph Cullen
Sabbath Evening Service: O May the WordsAnonymous, Frederick Jacobi, Morton M. Leifman, Patrick Mason, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Joseph Cullen
Sabbath Evening Service: Adon olamAnonymous, Frederick Jacobi, Morton M. Leifman, Patrick Mason, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus, Joseph Cullen
The Holy Ark: Ein kamokhaMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Vay'hi binso'aMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Barukh shennatan TorahMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Adonai, AdonaiMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Va'ani t'fillati (instrumental)Max Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Va'ani t'fillati (vocal)Max Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Sh'ma yisrael - Gadd'lu - L'kha adonaiMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Y'hal'lu - Hodo al eretzMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
The Holy Ark: Ki lekah tov - Etz hayyim - HashiveinuMax Helfman, Raphael Frieder, Slovak Chamber Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Adler
Shofar Service: I. MalkhuyyotHerman Berlinski, Ted Christopher, James Ghigi, Stephen Keavy, Tim Roseman, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, BBC Singers, Avner Itai
Shofar Service: II. ZikhronotHerman Berlinski, Ted Christopher, James Ghigi, Stephen Keavy, Tim Roseman, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, BBC Singers, Avner Itai
Shofar Service: III. ShofarotHerman Berlinski, Ted Christopher, James Ghigi, Stephen Keavy, Tim Roseman, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, BBC Singers, Avner Itai
Ma tovuAlexandre Tansman, BBC Singers, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, Kenneth Kiesler
Bar'khuPaul Dessau, London Chorus, Hugh Potton, Ronald Corp
Sh'ma yisra'elPaul Dessau, London Chorus, Hugh Potton, Ronald Corp
Kol Nidre, Op. 39Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman Jennings, BBC Singers, Hugh Potton, Spectrum, Avner Itai