Anthology of Hassidic Music

A scholarly publication of the unedited collection of Hassidic music by the renowned composer, collector and researcher of Hassidic music, Chemjo Vinaver. It contains a complete musical transcription of the Sabbath Eve service, table songs for Sabbath and festivals, niggunim, traditional chanting formulae and cantorial pieces, all of Hassidic origin, and choral arrangements and compositions based on Hassidic musical motives compiled by Eliyahu Schleifer. Many of these pieces appear in print for the first time. The book includes extensive introductions and annotations of each tune. 472p., on quality paper; hard cloth binding; 33x23 cm. English and Hebrew.