New CD Releases from the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music

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NEW CD RELEASES

from the
MILKEN ARCHIVE OF AMERICAN JEWISH MUSIC

and 
NAXOS AMERICAN CLASSICS 

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SAMUEL ADLER

and 

ERNST TOCH

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SAMUEL ADLER (CD #8.559415) 

Samuel Adler, one of America's most respected composers, is equally known for 
his Judaic and general concert works. The selection of works on this CD 
embraces choral, cantorial, chamber, solo, and symphonic music, culminating in 
the Symphony No. 5, WE ARE THE ECHOES, which is based on Jewish poetry 
reflecting aspects of Jewish experience throughout history. The finale quotes 
the Jewish philosopher Heschel: "Now and then, high above me, I catch a glimpse 
of the faceless face of God." For more information, go to 
http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=15


ERNST TOCH (CD #8.559417)

"Fetters fell, the captive rose. Old is the memory of Israel's escape from 
Egypt. Told and retold for thousands of years, the story has given strength to 
the weary, hope to the disheartened." Thus begins Ernst Toch's CANTATA OF THE 
BITTER HERBS, a unique musical-dramatic work begun during the great 
German-Jewish composer's forced exile to the United States, and premiered in 
Los Angeles in the midst of World War Two. Toch's retelling of the Passover 
story is cast as an appeal for universal justice and liberation from 
oppression. The composer's ultimately triumphant vision is set to luminous late 
Romantic music and includes a solo quartet that recalls the beauty of the 
famous trio from DER ROSENKAVALIER.  For more information, go to 
http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=16


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OTHER CD RELEASES 
from The Milken Archive of American Jewish Music 
and Naxos American Classics 

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Fourteen other Milken Archive discs are currently available through Naxos 
American Classics, including: 


* HERMAN BERLINSKI [8.559443]
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=14


* MARVIN DAVID LEVY [8.559427] 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=13


* DAVE BRUBECK: THE GATES OF JUSTICE [8.559414]
  "...unfolds with energy and power, in a universal
  message of brotherhood and nonviolence that is
  just as relevant today as when Brubeck wrote it."
                 - Cincinnati Enquirer
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=12 


* BRUCE ADOLPHE [8.559413] 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=11 


* DARIUS MILHAUD'S SERVICE SACRÉ [8.559409] 
  "...a glorious - and complete - rendition." 
                 - ClassicsToday.com 
  "...an intriguing work from first note to last, sonic proof 
  of the value of the Milken Archive." 
                 - Oakland Press 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=8 


* A HANUKKA CELEBRATION [8.559410] 
  "In a word, this effort is spectacular.... all of the 
  selections are fired with emotion....a must-have for 
  your record collection." 
                 - Los Angeles Daily News 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=9 


* JEWISH VOICES IN THE NEW WORLD [8.559411] 
  "...unusually haunting music, with a distinctive 
  combination of serenity and boldness." 
                 - Oakland Press 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=10 


* LEONARD BERNSTEIN: A JEWISH LEGACY [8.559407] 
  "The most illuminating Bernstein recording in years..." 
                 - Newark Star Ledger 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=6 


* JOSEPH ACHRON [8.559408] 
  "Elmar Oliveira's edgy virtuosity and sweet throbbing timbre 
  suit the music very well and Joseph Silverstein draws superbly 
  rich playing from the Berlin Orchestra..." 
                 - Gramophone 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=7 


* KURT WEILL'S THE ETERNAL ROAD (Highlights) [8.559402] 
  One of Amazon.com's 10 Best Opera and Vocal Music CDs of 2003 
  "...fervent and touching." 
                 - New York Times 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=1 


* KLEZMER CONCERTOS AND ENCORES [8.559403] 
  "The Jewish elements in [Robert Starer's Kli Zemer] 
  emerge proudly and poignantly, always conditioned by 
  economy and taste." 
                 - The New Yorker 
  "...played with feeling and virtuosity by David Krakauer..." 
                 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=2 


* MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO [8.559404] 
  "...sung superbly by...soprano Ana Maria Martinez..." 
                 - Fanfare 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=3 


* GREAT SONGS OF THE YIDDISH STAGE, VOL. I [8.559405] 
  "...lively, affecting, beautifully performed pieces." 
                 - New York Daily News 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=4 


* AN INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN JEWISH MUSIC [8.559406] 
  "...wonderfully eclectic." 
                 - RedLudwig.com 
  http://www.milkenarchive.org/cds/cds.taf?cdid=5 


These 16 discs are among 50 CDs to be released over the next several years by 
the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music, the most comprehensive collection 
of musical works pertaining to Jewish life and culture in America ever 
assembled.

All proceeds from the sale of Milken Archive recordings will be directed back 
into the Milken Archive's nonprofit programs in furtherance of educational and 
cultural goals.

For more information, please visit www.milkenarchive.org and www.naxos.com. 

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