Classically Jewish

1-3: Jewish Violinists

by Adam Fine

September 11, 2019

1-3 Jewish Violinists  The Jewish people have a long history with the violin.  From Jascha Heifetz to Itzhak Perlman to Fiddler on the Roof, we’ll explore how the violin has played a prominent role in the Jewish musical heritage.

Music Includes:

John Williams: The Main Theme from Schindler’s List
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Ferdinand David: Miniatures for Violin and Piano
Ernest Bloch: Poème Mystique
J.S. Bach: The Concerto for Two Violins in d, BWV 1043
Max Bruch: Kol Nidre
Jerry Bock: Fiddler on the Roof selections