Fw: Eric Werner conference at HUC on 11/24

[Judith Pinnolis <pinnolis...>]

Forwarding info about the Eric Werner conference in New York City the 24th
of Nov.

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From: "Kligman, Mark" <mkligman (at) huc(dot)edu>
To: <pinnolis (at) jmwc(dot)org>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 1:33 PM
Subject: Eric Werner conference at HUC on 11/24


Attached is information on the Eric Werner conference


> Mark Kligman
> Associate Professor of Jewish Musicology
> Hebrew Union College--Jewish Institute of Religion
>
>
>
> Sunday, November 24, 1:00- 9:30 PM
> Dr. Eric Werner (1901-1988):  Building Sacred Bridges
> Conference and Concert in Memory of Dr. Eric Werner
> Dr. Eric Werner was an eminent scholar, teacher, and composer who opened
new
> doors in Jewish musicology. As one of the founders of HUC-JIR's School of
> Sacred Music, he passionately sought to establish a vibrant future for
> sacred music.  He trained generations of cantors and challenged
scholarship
> by asserting the existence of a bridge between synagogue and church music.
> The keynote address will discuss the life and legacy of Eric Werner.
> Subsequent talks will explore the interconnection of Jewish, Christian,
and
> Islamic sacred music. The conference will conclude with a concert entitled
> "A Voice Still Heard."
>
> Conference presentations by Eliyahu Schleifer, Kay Kaufman Shelemay, John
> Planer, Geoffrey Goldberg, Judah Cohen.
>
> Conference, Concert, and Dinner $75
> Conference and Concert          $50
> Concert                         $15
> For Information & Registration:  212-824-2279 or e-mail jnixon (at) 
> huc(dot)edu
> or visit http://www.huc.edu/kollel/fall02/werner.pdf
>

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