Search - Ziegelbaum, Leon, Richard Neumann :: Blessings of Beauty: A Classic Collection of Judaic Gems by Kurt Weill, Morton Gould, Salamone Rossi, Billy Joel, David Amram, and more...

A unique exploration of beautiful and passionate music inspired by the Jewish soul. Includes works by Kurt Weill, Salamone Rossi, Morton Gould, Billy Joel, David Amram, and more. These Judaic gems are adapted from song and arranged for flute, flute choir, and piano. This collection brings together ethnic, classical, liturgical, and American popular styles, blending them into a rich musical tapestry. The music ranges from Renaissance composer Salamone Rossi's Benediction to Kurt Weill's distinctly bluesy Kiddush to Billy Joel's Lullabye-the lullaby song being, perhaps the most moving musical expression of any culture. Each work has been adapted from a song or choral work, yet remains true to the original composition. A flute choir takes the place of the voices in the choral works, with the piano in the keyboard or organ role. The flute "sings" the vocal line, with piano, in the songs. . . . Blessings of Beauty radiates Jewish warmth and the timeless beauty of all music.