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Tag: Music History

0 Holocaust Music

In 1943, an opera was composed at a concentration camp. Now, it’s a graphic novel

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Mar

In 1943, during their time in Terezin concentration camp, Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann created the symbolic opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" as a reflection on war, dictatorships, and the significance of life and death.

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Leonard Cohen’s Songs of the Yom Kippur War

Matti Friedman in Tablet · 4 May 2022

Leonard Cohen's song "Lover Lover Lover" has always been shrouded in mystery.

0 Music Ethics

Paul Berman in Tablet · 5 Nov 2019

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid racial insensitivity in performances.

0 Culture Food

I'm a Ringo: Ep. 88

Unorthodox · 4 May 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features food writer Joan Nathan discussing her exploration of Jewish culinary traditions around the world in her new book, King Solomon's Table.

0 Music Art

Bob Dylan 'Like a Rolling Stone' Lyrics Fetch $2M at Auction

Forward · 24 Jun 2014

Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for 'Like a Rolling Stone' were sold for just over $2 million at Sotheby's auction, setting a new record for rock music memorabilia.

0 Culture Music

David Lehman in Tablet · 1 Nov 2009

David Lehman, a renowned poet and editor, has contributed significantly to the appreciation of Jewish songwriters and American music through his book 'A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs.'