Klezmer Essays

  • Jewish Music in New Orleans: A Look at the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars

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    in New Orleans – specifically the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars. I gave up the typical Halloween experience in order to seek out a band that seemed to be the ultimate blend I was looking for – a Jewish klezmer band that is distinctly New Orleans. In addition to this show, I was able to enjoy many great bands playing at the festival. I also make a point to catch the headlining bands, Jane’s Addiction and Kiss, both of which put on great shows. Klezmer can be summed as “traditional, instrumental

  • The Importance of Music in the Life and Traditions of Jews

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    ... middle of paper ... ... change (Parshall 76- 78). Among the main changes that have taken place since the reemergence of the Klezmer music as a critical musical genre of the Jews are general trends towards more pronounced rhythms and faster tempos. When it comes to performances in concerts and the absence of numerous experienced dancers, bands playing Klezmer music have come up with faster songs to show their virtuosity without fear of tiring the audiences. This trend has been somewhat reversed

  • How Is Hannibal A Ethical Leader?

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    their service; or selling Roman captives into slavery. In an effort to take care of his men, he succumbed to the latter, after the failed attempt to negotiate a ransom with Rome. And so, Roman captives were sold to a local slave trader (Commire & Klezmer, 1994). Perhaps, he fell prey to ethical relativism, using this ethical trap as a way to justify the inconsistency between his thoughts and his actions. Or maybe he didn’t care; but we’ll never know. What we do know is that this lack of intellectual

  • Essay On Oaxaca Culture

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    Downs and music Glossary Term Related to This Site: World Music/ World Beat Explanation- This article gives brief information about the singer’s music, her main type of music is traditional Mexican music infused with jazz soul, African root, and klezmer music. Lila’s music is so unique that there is no way... ... middle of paper ... ...hy I chose to do my case study on Lila Downs is because she is a strong indigenous woman who has come to realize and appreciate her culture and her people. She

  • Wanderlust: An Analysis Of Benjamin Britten's Song Cycles

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    The name of this evening’s program, “Wanderlust”, refers directly to its definition – a strong desire for or impulse to travel and explore the world. The selected song cycles were written by composers of different backgrounds who were inspired by cultures outside of their own through their travels or other means of exposure. In each piece, one can see these sources of inspiration manifest itself in various ways, whether it be through the composer’s choice of text, their style of composition, or other

  • Analysis Of Benjamin Britten's 'Wanderlust'

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    The name of this evening’s program, “Wanderlust,” refers directly to its definition: a strong desire for or impulse to travel and explore the world. The selected song cycles were written by composers of different backgrounds who were inspired by cultures outside of their own through travel or other means of exposure. In each piece, one can see these sources of inspiration manifest itself in various ways, whether it be through the composer’s choice of text, their style of composition, or other musical

  • Macbeth's Influence On Women

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    confessor because he did not approve of women writing. She wrote another copy of her biography per the wishes of a different confessor. She became a close friend and political advisor of King Philip IV of Spain after he came to meet her in 1643 (Commire, Klezmer

  • Music: The Harmony of Culture

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    Present in throughout the Hindu, Greek, and Judaic cultures, is the divine and meticulous use of music in various ways. Similarly between these cultures, music is symbolic of the most important and sacred concepts. The musical elements often exist to celebrate parts of the culture, to provide an element of sound to express spiritually, and to worship one or more Gods. Furthermore, music has occupied a central place in Hindu, Greek, and Judaic cultures, in which there are intrinsic musical principles

  • Katherine Sheppard

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    12 Dec. 2012. Sheppard, Kate." Britannica Biographies (2012): 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 5 Dec. 2012. Sheppard, Kate (1847-1934)." Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. Ed. Anne Commire and Deborah Klezmer. Vol. 2. Detroit: Yorkin Publications, 2007. 1713. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 5 Dec. 2012

  • Sophie Schholl Moral Courage Essay

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    Sophie Scholl—Moral Courage Introduction The purpose of this essay is to define the elements of moral courage, and to explore what elements Sophie Scholl (1921-1943 German National) exhibited. Lastly, this essay explores the relationship between moral courage and the accounting profession. A Definition of Moral Courage Moral courage is the courage to do what you think is right even when there is personal risk involved with doing so. Additionally, if there is no element of personal risk involved

  • Genghis Khan an Example of a Visionary Leader

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    scholars suggest that this code was so strong that it united all of his followers, including captured troops and civilians in a comm... ... middle of paper ... ...eat Generals Win (1st ed.). New York London: W.W Norton & Company. Commire, A., & Klezmer, D. (1994). Historic world leaders. 1., Africa, Middle East, Asia, Pacific. London: Gale Research, Detroit. Dunnigan, J. F. (2002). The Military 100: A Ranking of the Most The Military 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Military Leaders of All