Happy New Year, Safranim. Here is a press release I received from a local author, on the book he wrote about his father who was a well-known cantor. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL
THE MAN WHO SPOKE TO GOD: Book/CDs capture the artistry of world-famous Jewish cantor, Leib Glantz BOCA RATON, Fla., August 2008 ? A newly published book and CD set is a scholarly and personal tribute to Leib Glantz, considered by many to be one of the greatest cantors and composers who ever lived. Edited by his son, Jerry Glantz, with contributions by the most important thinkers and practitioners of cantorial and Jewish music?and music in general?this stunning book provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of Glantz?s significant contributions to cantorial art over the past century. Known as ?the people?s cantor?, Glantz (1898-1964) has been recognized throughout the world as a brilliant composer, interpreter and cantor, as well as a scholar and teacher of Jewish music. Two high-quality compact discs, included with the book, feature 30 of Leib Glantz?s most important compositions?some of which have never been heard before? as sung by the world-renowned cantor. The Man Who Spoke to God includes 20 of Glantz?s most important articles and lectures, including his monumental lecture at the 1952 Convention of the Cantors Assembly, as well as his six famous lectures on Nu?sach (the traditional Jewish prayer modes) that were broadcast on Israel?s national radio in 1961. An additional 53 essays?many of academic quality?include writings by some of the greatest minds in sacred music. CRITICAL PRAISE FOR THE MAN WHO SPOKE TO GOD ?... his recordings are filled with passion, beauty and yearning ? as is this book about him.? -- Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ?I still thrill to Glantz?s recordings. There is no one quite like him in the originality, beauty and integrity of his renditions of our sacred music.? -- Alan Dershowitz, Professor of Law, Harvard Law School TO PURCHASE The Man Who Spoke To God is available online at www.TheManWhoSpokeToGod.com. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jerry Glantz was born in Hollywood, California. His family immigrated to the newly declared independent state of Israel in 1954 and settled in the city of Tel Aviv. Glantz served as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Labor Economics, a Master?s degree in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Political Science. He was honored to represent the United States as an athlete in the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic Games. Glantz is currently a researcher and lecturer on terrorism and Middle East affairs. He resides in Boca Raton, Fla. The Man Who Spoke to God, by Jerry Glantz ISBN: 978-0-615-19665-7 NON-FICTION/HARD COVER/$53.00 U.S. 541 pages/includes 2 high-quality CDs Published by The Tel Aviv Institute for Jewish Liturgical Music, Copyright 2008. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
