Barbara Harbach's "Milken Archive, Vol. 4 Album 13: Organ Music for the Synagogue – Cycle of Life in Synagogue & Home" is a captivating collection of organ compositions that beautifully encapsulate the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of Jewish life. Released on February 3, 2015, under the Milken Archive Digital label, this album spans a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of sacred music.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the six Preludes for Organ, Chorale Variations on Hebrew Hymns, and various preludes and processional pieces. Barbara Harbach's masterful playing brings depth and nuance to each composition, making this album a profound exploration of the role of organ music in synagogue and home rituals. Whether you're a fan of classical organ music or seeking to deepen your understanding of Jewish liturgical music, this album is a treasure trove of artistic and spiritual expression.
(C) 2015 Milken Archive Digital(P) 2015 Milken Archive Digital
Tracks
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 1, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 2, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 3, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 4, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 5, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
6 Preludes for Organ: No. 6, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
Prelude for OrganStephen Richards, Barbara Harbach
Theme and VariationsReuben Kosakoff, Barbara Harbach
3 Chorale Variations on Hebrew Hymns: No. 1, YigdalEllis Kohs, Barbara Harbach
Mosaic HorizonsRobert Strassburg, Barbara Harbach
4 Wedding Marches: No. 3, —Ernest Bloch, Barbara Harbach
9 Préludes, Op. 231b: No. 1, —Darius Milhaud, Barbara Harbach
9 Préludes, Op. 231b: No. 4, —Darius Milhaud, Barbara Harbach
9 Préludes, Op. 231b: No. 7, —Darius Milhaud, Barbara Harbach
9 Préludes, Op. 231b: No. 9, —Darius Milhaud, Barbara Harbach
ProcessionalHerbert Fromm, Barbara Harbach
Gratitude and PraiseMichael Isaacson, Barbara Harbach
Silent PrayerRobert Starer, Barbara Harbach
Sabbath Eve Service: Organ Postlude, "Benediction"Robert Starer, Barbara Harbach
The Lord of AllSamuel Adler, Barbara Harbach
The Quasquicentennial Organ Book: Pastoral InvocationOfer Ben-Amots, Juergen Essle
The Quasquicentennial Organ Book: The Q AnthemOfer Ben-Amots, Juergen Essle
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