Radio Programs
Episode 10: Legends
From the biblical story of Naomi and Ruth, to the medieval legend of the golem of Prague and the mystical world of Isaac Bashevis Singer, this episode includes musical treatments of some of the great stories in Jewish literature.
| PART ONE | |
| Audio for this program is currently unavailable. |
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| 03:00 | Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Naomi & Ruth |
| 17:30 | Jan Meyerowitz: “Purim” from Symphony Midrash Esther |
| 30:45 | Joseph Achron: Golem Suite |
| 38:00 | Abraham Ellstein: The Golem |
| PART TWO | |
| Audio for this program is currently unavailable. | |
| 04:15 | Paul Schoenfield: The Merchant and the Pauper (excerpts) |
| 22:20 | David Tamkin: The Dybbuk (excerpts) |
| 37:15 | Marvin David Levy: Masada |
*Times are approximate
| About the Series: Produced in conjunction with the WFMT network and broadcast on radio stations throughout the U.S., American Jewish Music from the Milken Archive with Leonard Nimoy is a 13-part series of two-hour programs featuring highlights from the Milken Archive’s extensive collection of the musical recordings. Episodes include interviews and commentary with Lowell Milken, Neil W. Levin, and Gerard Schwarz. Radio stations interested in broadcasting the series should contact media@milkenarchive.org. |
Date: December 31, 1969
Credit: Milken Family Foundation
