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kobvindex_ZLB15432338
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1 DVD-Video (75 Min.) : s/w
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1 Beil.
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Newly released is this limited edition DVD of [the]... famous silent film classic presented with a live score by the members of Rubinchik's Yiddische Ensemble and special guests, including Cantor Neil Blumofe. We are very proud of the results. (Rubinchik's Yiddish Ensemble)
Content:
"Tonight we present music from Central and Eastern Europe as we have striven to establish authenticity of compositional place. One difficulty is that Jewish music was not notated and systematically collected until the early 19th century. Consequently, we allow for the fluidity of time both past and future to influence our assembled scores. Another dilemma: THE GOLEM, filmed in 1920 is set in 16th century Prague, although the actual legend concerning Rabbi Loew is dated from the second half of the 18th century. Recognizing the attractive utility of the legend of the Golem in establishing the German horror film genre, our main musical task is the recovery of the Jewish tale underneath the visionary lens of the German cinematographer, Paul Wegener. Living within the dissonance of modern irony and breezy caricature, we analyze the presentation of medieval Jewish traditions and belief systems. By setting the music to this silent film with tunes reflecting depth and grandeur of Jewish sacred and secular musical traditions, we hope to conjure a respectful attitude with a knowing eye as we approach the mysterious Golem and his surroundings of amazing legends. Recurring bursts of musical leit-motifs guide and interpret the action of this film. Each character or crucial scene has its own musical theme. We begin with "Lebedik un Freilach," depicting the profound joy of living. The preparation leading up to and the creation of the Golem is reflected in the joyful number, "Freilachs fun der chuppe," a dance tune expressing the hopes and expectations of the people in creating life for the expected protection." (Program notes by Neil F. Blumofe)
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Ländercode: Keine Angabe
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Orig.: Deutschland, 1920
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Recorded in front of a live audience at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown, Austin Tex., 6/29/00
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Engl. Zwischentitel
Author information:
Galeen, Henrik
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Steinrück, Albert
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Boese, Carl
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Freund, Karl
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Wegener, Paul
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