High Holidays October 2 – October 12
Tune in to WQED FM as we celebrate the High Holidays with programming through October 10.
Thursday, October 3rd at 8pm
Birthday of the World: Rosh Hashana – “Birthday of the World” presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind. The program also features ancient chants and folk melodies from four guest cantors and several noted singers.
Friday, October 4th at 6pm
WQED-FM 89.3 presents “Music for the High Holidays.” This one-hour program for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, includes some great listener-friendly liturgical music, as well as concert music based on High Holidays melodies.
Monday, October 7th at 8pm
WQED-FM 89.3 presents “Musical Memories for the High Holidays.” Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman guides the listener through the traditions of the Jewish High Holidays, sharing music, personal recollections and even a recipe or two! His musical tastes cover a wide spectrum from cantorial to classical to klezmer; his voice and stories are uniquely welcoming to all listeners.
Tuesday, October 8th at 8pm
WQED-FM 89.3 presents “Sound of the Shofar! An Ancient Instrument for Modern Times.” The shofar, an instrument made from a ram’s horn, is heard in synagogues all over the world during the Jewish High Holidays. It has also been heard outside those contexts for ages — as a call to battle, or a way for shepherds to summon their flocks. The evocative sounds of the shofar have also captivated many classical composers. Elgar, Bernstein, Gershwin and Golijov are among those who have emulated or included the shofar in their music.
Thursday, October 9th at 8pm
Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays – A musical observance of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) known in Hebrew as Yamim Noraim (The Days of Awe).
Friday, October 10th at 6pm
Birthday of the World: Yom Kippur – “Birthday of the World” presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind. The program also features ancient chants and folk melodies from four guest cantors and several noted singers.