Beyond Recall: A Record of Jewish Musical Life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938 [Box set, Enhanced, Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 26, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 12
• Format: Box set, Enhanced, Import
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• Label: Bear Family
• ASIN: B00005RVPW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,124 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Wahl

2. Aufruf Des JÜDischen Central

3. Vereins Z. Reichstagswahl Am 14.9.1930

4. Wahl

5. Aufruf Des JÜDischen Central

6. Vereins Z. Reichstagswahl Am 14.9.1930

7. Lebka FÄHrt Nach Amerika (1&2 Teil)

8. Ich Tanz' Und Mein Herz Weint

9. A Sundele Will Ich (Ich Will Einen Sohn)

10. Scholem Baith (Frieden Im Haus)

11. Mir Fehlt Ein Freund

12. Kaddisch (Der JÜDische Soldat)

13. Wjo, Wjo Ferdelech! (Hoi, Hoi Pferde!)

14. Awremele Melamed (Abraham Der Lehrer)

15. Das JÜDische Lied (1. & 2. Teil)

16. Acheinu Kol Bet Jssroel

17. Unsere BrÜDer, Das Volk Israel

18. A Chassene In Stadt'l

19. Eine Hochzeit Im StÄDtchen

20. Hamawdil (WÖRtl.: Der Unterschied Zwischen..)

See all 268 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

(11-CD box set plus DVD and 400-page hardcover book) After Hitler's seizure of power in 1933, every memory of the sound & voice of Jewish artists was to be consigned to oblivion in the same way as the Yiddish language. In this set, priceless sound documents have been rescued & restored. Some of these titles recorded in Berlin were released in Palestine from 1934-36. The repertoire is wide, and includes classical music, Yiddish comedians, German cabaret, Palestinian folk songs, and above all, cantorial singing of enormous eloquence. The DVD contains the sound film Hebrew Melody (previously believed to be lost and now presented here for the first time) featuring violinist Andreas Weissgerber. The deluxe 400-page hardcover book is presented in both German & English.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Set!!, April 6, 2011

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song junkie (Smyrna,, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond Recall: A Record of Jewish Musical Life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938 (Audio CD)

This set was given me by two friends with whom I share and interest and love of Jewish music. It is one of the most fantastic collections I have ever seen and what a pleasure to have a copy.

The large (and very heavy) book has a complete history of the recordings including how they were located. It is very complete regarding the artists who recorded during this period and a storehouse of vital information regarding each artist and the recordings themselves. As always, with the Bear label, the CD's are immaculate in their pressing and presentation. There are 278 recordings on 10 CD's and a DVD of historical interest. There are too many pieces to discuss individually. I am not Jewish and no expert in this area, but am drawn to this music in a way I am unable to explain. I feel no explanation is needed when the soul is touched.

It could not have been easy for the artists or technicians to record this music in such a dangerous and difficult atmosphere, but record they did. We owe to them a debt of gratitude for preserving this moving and beautiful music which could so easily have been lost.

The Bear label should be highly commended for preserving and making available this historic collection of some of the music of a great people.