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Offenbach, Jacques (1819-1880)

Emblematic composer of the second half of the 19th century, Jacques Offenbach was the son of Isaac Eberst, musician and cantor in the synagogue of Cologne. …

Waldteufel, Emile (1837-1915)

Born into a Jewish family of Strasbourg, Emile Waldteufel was the favorite composer of empress Eugénie. He wrote hundreds of waltzes, including the famous Valse des patineurs (The Skater’s Waltz) that all …

Classique vous avez dit classique : Jacques Offenbach

Hosted by Laure Schnapper, dedicated to Jacques Offenbach and broadcasted on Judaïques FM (94,8) on November 9, 2016 …

The Canticle of the Red Sea

MUSIQUES JUIVES D’HIER ET D’AUJOURD’HUI - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2017, JUDAÏQUES FM (94.8), 21H05. Radio program for Shabbat Bechalah’ during which we sing the Canticle of the red sea. …

Jewish cradle songs, 2nd part

A selection of cradle congs from various traditions …

Music and the Holocaust 2nd part

From 1942 to 1945, the concentration camp of Theresienstadt (Terezin) had an intense musical activity, encouraged by the Nazis for propaganda. …

Klezmer : Music, History and Memory

Publication of the latest study on klezmer music, written by researcher, musician and dancer Walter Zev Feldman …

Sauvée des cendres (saved from the ashes)

Hélios Azoulay & l’Ensemble de Musique incidentale recreate lost works from music composers of the Holocaust …

Hidden sides of Jewish Music : Chanukah (2013 – 1st radio program)

Radio program hosted by Hélène Engel, and broadcasted on Radio SHALOM Montréal, for Chanukah 2013 …

Andalusian music: Algeria

Two radio programs presented by Sabine Amsellem, broadcasted on Radio TAF on December 24, 2015 and January 14, 2016. Sabine Amsellem takes you this time to Algeria. …