Kol Nidrei

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 25 May 2019
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I heard a beautiful piece the other day;
it was broadcast on Classic FM radio
and went under the name of Kol Nidrei.
 
Composed for the Jewish congregation
of Liverpool, it has two Hebrew melodies
and consists of a series of variations .
 
Based on the Jewish service of repentance
the first derives from a Yom Kippur chant
which exudes a deep, evocative cadence.
 
The poem ‘Those that Wept on Babel’s stream’
by Byron, transmuted into musical notations,
is the inspiration for the second theme.
 
With rich cello writing and accompaniment
this is Max Bruch’s most performed music
and without doubt his greatest accomplishment.
 
Certificate U
Poem
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Comments

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Thanks my friend. I shall be listening to it very soon.  I loved the poem that gave tribute to it.

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I hope you enjoy the recording, Graham. I believe Jaxqueline Dupre's playng is superb.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

I just listened to the piece of music and found it both stirring and emotive. I can understand why you enjoyed it so much.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for reading and listening, Jenny. I am very keen on jazz and classic music. I too found this piece of music very emotive.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for highlighting this so neatly, Luigi. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are welcome, Rhiannon/

Luigi x

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

As promised I have listened to Kol Nidrei for the first time...I am speechless; save that it will not be the last time I listen to it.  cryingheart

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I found it most affecting, Graham, and knew that others would also feel the deep emotion generated by this composition.

Best, Luigi.