Product Description
Celebrate the Jewish Holidays and Shabbat with Theodore Bikel, star of theater, television, film and concerts, as he takes you on a musical tour of the festival calendar. This rare, recorded solo peformance is as delightfully entertaining as it is instructive. Bikel, accompanying himself on guitar, sings 23 classic Jewish Holiday and Shabbat tunes in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. Theodore Bikel fans around the world will welcome this album from one of the premiere Jewish recording artists. Young and old will be delighted with this collection of Jewish Holiday and Shabbat classics, all on one album. Classic Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Songs, presented with Theodore Bikel's characteristic verve and insight together with musical director Michael Isaacson, will illuminate the Holiday and Shabbat spirit and are in themselves a cause for celebration. Lyrics included. (Copyright 2000 Sameach Music, 1987 Nimmer Productions)
About the Artist
Mr. Bikel made his concert debut at the Carnegie Recital Hall in 1956 in a folk song program; each year subsequently he has appeared in concerts throughout the U.S.A., Canada, and Europe. He has also appeared in concert in Israel, New Zealand, and Australia. Besides frequent appearances with symphony appearances with symphony orchestras in varied programs, he has also performed in the more intimate surroundings of some of the nations well-known clubs. Mr. Bikel has recorded 20 record albums mostly for the Elektra label in addition to a few releases on Columbia, Peter Pan, and Reprise. He is also an accomplished translator of song lyrics.
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