News Items
Rediscover Lukas Foss: Love, Universality, Knowledge, Art, Spirit
February 05, 2019In the archives at the Library of Congress is a note that Lukas Foss received on his 55th birthday. The note, written on the stationery of one Leonard Bernstein, contains more than just a standard birthday greeting.
What is a "Jewish" Symphony? - New Virtual Exhibit
January 08, 2019Part two of our multi-part virtual exhibit "Symphonic Music of Jewish Experience" is now live—picking up with a focus on Jewish symphonies. (Part 1: Concertos can still be viewed here.
Jewish Music Bulletin: December 2018
December 11, 2018*Our latest Jewish Music Bulletin includes a new composer spotlight, a jazz opera, Philip Glass, and a capella retelling of the Hanukkah story. * *Becoming Ofer* The latest installment in our “Spotlight” video series features composer Ofer Ben-Amots.
Eight Musical Gifts We’re Sharing this Hanukkah
November 27, 2018Thank you to all who entered our Eight Musical Gifts for Hanukkah giveaway! The promotion has now ended. This Hanukkah, and throughout the year, we want to give the gift of music to the world, so *we're sharing our 25-track Hanukkah music playlist on Spotify.
Yizkor for Pittsburgh
October 29, 2018Like many, our minds are consumed today by Pittsburgh. By now, we all know the extent of the tragedy. And if we are honest with ourselves, we also know it’s not the last time we’ll gather in collective grief over something so pointless and inexplicable.
October Mazals to Mensches and Music Makhers
October 25, 2018*Eight Composers • Endless Impact* With the High Holy Days officially behind us and Hanukkah seemingly just moments away, we wanted to take a few minutes to celebrate the artists who have made Jewish music in America (and around the world) what it is today.
REDISCOVER Frederick Jacobi: In Search of Culture and Clarity
October 09, 2018Among the 200 composers in the Milken Archive are many whose music has lived and breathed primarily within the circumscribed world of Jewish culture—solid, capable composers who did not achieve fame or recognition in the general music world.
Jewish Music Bulletin: September 2018
September 20, 2018*Shana tova! We hope your 5779 is off to a meaningful and joyous start!* Welcome to the second edition of the Jewish Music Bulletin: music and news from our world and beyond.
Concertos of Disparate Voices
September 05, 2018Our new multi-part virtual exhibit "Symphonic Music of Jewish Experience" highlights the work of composers exploring Jewish roots, religion and identity on a symphonic scale. Part one, available today, features ten concertos by nine composers and spans nearly a century.
Getting to Know Leonard Bernstein at 100
August 14, 2018We're pulling out all the stops (and rests) in celebration of Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday later this month. In addition to our giveaway, we're sharing our popular Bernstein radio episode, a new free playlist, and your memories of Bernstein—which have given us joy and moved us to tears.
