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"Vilne, Shtot fun Gayst un Tmimes" (1935) versus "Una Furtiva Lagrima" (1832)

2008-07-25T02:39:53Z

Ron,

The phenomenon is bi-directional, I reckon. Juxtapose, for example, the exquisite "Vilne, Shtot fun Gayst un Tmimes" with "Una Furtiva Lagrima". I would like to suggest that the beautiful music of VILNE, composed by Alexander Olshanetsky in 1935(?), might have been modelled upon that of the poignant UNA FURTIVA LAGRIMA (from L'Elisier D'amore), composed by Gaetano Donizetti a century earlier (1832). Jews in lovely ווילנע(Vilne)/וילנה(Vilna)/Wil no/Vilnius/Вiльня(Vilnia)/Wiln a/Viļņa/Вильнюс... did know BEL CANTO operas.

Re: [Jewish Languages] Re: Shostakovich

2008-07-24T20:38:32Z

The melody of "And the Angels Sing" was originally a Yiddish klezmer tune
"Der shtiler bulgar". (I don't know about an Offenbach connection, so I
guess this has strayed pretty far from the Jewish Languages list topic.)
Ziggy Elman adapted the tune as a swing song, and Benny Goodman made it
famous in a 1939 recording that had three sections: instrumental swing,

Re: [Jewish Languages] Re: Shostakovich

2008-07-24T16:56:53Z

I remember a song from the 1940s (maybe it's older) which I assume was
originally in Yiddish, but I can only remember the English words "We kiss
and the angels sing." It had a descending-scale theme which is identical to
the descending scale in the Can Can melody from Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE

Re: Shostakovich

2008-07-24T15:46:06Z

This raises another question for me, a former student of classical
piano. I have noticed that some European composers, from the
classical romantic period, have a prototype Jewish sound. I recognize
it when I hear it. Jewish thematic phrasing crept into some
compositions from non-Jewish composers. This thematic phrasing mimics

JOB: Assistant Professor in Modern Hebrew and Jewish Culture, University of Michigan

2008-07-24T04:10:28Z

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Re: [Jewish Languages] Shostakovich

2008-07-22T16:40:40Z

I agree with John that Shostakovich did not have any Jewish ancestry. He
was closely connected socially and professionally with a number of
prominent Jews. When I was in college, I did some research on his
Jewish-themed music, including the reaction in the Yiddish and
Anglo-Jewish press, but unfortunately I can't find the paper I wrote.

Shostakovich

2008-07-22T16:02:40Z

I've never seen any research that suggests Shostakovich had Jewish
ancestry.
Many of his works, however, make use of Jewish musical material or
allude to Jewish historical experience. The E minor Piano Trio, Op. 67
(some of whose material was reworked in the 8th String Quartet), the
song cycle "From Jewish Folk Poetry," and the setting of Yevtushenko's

Shostakovich

2008-07-22T09:57:22Z

Does anyone know for certain if D. Shostakovich had a jewish background? If not, what are their works that have any kind of connection to Jews or Jewish culture?
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RE: [Jewish Languages] judeo-languages in celtic-speaking countries

2008-07-17T14:10:19Z

This may help [link]

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11th Symposium for Yiddish Studies in Germany, 22-24 September 2008

2008-07-17T08:04:23Z

11th Symposium for Yiddish Studies in Germany
Düsseldorf, University Library, 22-24 September 2008

Monday, 22 September
13.45 Introduction words
14.00–15.30
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Yidishe kultur vi ideologye – di debate arum der yidish-natsyonaler kultur
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judeo-languages in celtic-speaking countries

2008-07-17T07:31:13Z

Hello,
I'm looking for information abaout judeo-languages in celtic-speaking
countries (Brittany, Wales, Irland, Scotland).
Erwan

Survey on Language and Identity in North America

2008-07-15T03:32:49Z

Dear colleagues,
I'm conducting a survey study about the use of Yiddish- and
Hebrew-influenced English in North America. I thought I should announce
it on this list, even though many of you are from elsewhere. Please
feel free to forward this invitation to your contacts in the US and
Canada.
Sincerely,

Re: [Jewish Languages] New e-journal: Israel Studies in Language and Society

2008-07-07T19:14:28Z

I wrote:
I'm sorry; I made a mistake. The correct date is Tuesday, 15 July 2008.

Re: [Jewish Languages] New e-journal: Israel Studies in Language and Society

2008-07-07T17:56:50Z

Although I think you subscribers will be able to find easily the
websites of our association and new electronic journal, I take the
liberty of sending you their URIs for your convenience; both sites also
have Atom feeds like the JLRW:
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New e-journal: Israel Studies in Language and Society

2008-07-07T13:52:29Z

We are happy to announce a new electronic journal of the Israeli
Association for the Study of Language and Society. The journal will be
interdisciplinary and peerreviewed, and will deal with different
issues related to language and society. It will appear twice a year,
and will contain articles in Hebrew and English as well as reviews of