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Eliakum Zunser

… of poverty and intolerable and vicious harassment by the Russians, he wandered from city to city and at one time was … his fame grew rapidly throughout Lithuania and in northern Russia, and he became the yardstick by which all members of …

Emanuel Amiran (Pougatchov)

… in 1909 to Ukrainian parents. In 1914, the family moved to Russia. Due to the fact that his father founded and directed … the Bible and the fundamentals of Jewish culture. In Russia, Amiran began his music studies with Joel Engel and Prof. David Shor. In 1921, the family left Russia with the goal of immigrating to Palestine, but stayed …

Jacob Bachman

… with Rubinstein, who was considered the 'westerner of Russian music,'* Bachmann choose a career in cantorate. He … Pinchas. “Misefer Hayyai.” Reshumot 5 (1927): 145-160. … Russian cantor-composer … Jacob Bachman …

Simeon Bellison

… , immigrated to the U.S. in 1920. Achieved high acclaim in Russia and the U.S. as a clarinetist. Established ensembles which were dedicated to Jewish music both in Russia and in the U.S. Arranged many Jewish compositions for …

Berele Chagy

… Born in Dagdo, Russia. Officiated as cantor in Russia, the U.S. and South Africa. Chagy published a book …

Shlomo ben Shimshon (Weintraub) Kashtan

… his virtuosity won him the support and admiration of Russian government officials. His audience extended across … as Riga and Budapest, but also crossed the border from the Russian Empire into Prussian territory. He was even offered a permanent position …