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Musica Sacra of Sarasota presents

Ernest Bloch’s “Avodath Hakodesh”

or the final work of its 2019- of theory and composition. His impact the Scroll to the Ark” and “Va’anachnu” a little more confidence, make them a

2020 season, Musica Sacra of on American music can be seen in the (Adoration) – further divided into a to- little more kind and indulgent than they
Action Committee of Temple Emanu-
El. Trustee Barry Gerber served as FSarasota will present Ernest roster of his students. Among them tal of 26 distinct parts. The work also were and bring them peace.”
Musica Sacra is proud to present
the Master of Ceremonies, and Presi- Bloch’s “Avodath Hakodesh” for bari- were Roger Sessions, Quincy Porter, incorporates a recitation of the Kad- this profound work. The Musica Sa-
tone soloist (cantor), chorus and or-
Bernard Rogers, George Antheil and
dish (Prayer for the Dead).
dent Ken Marsh provided a welcom-
ing message to all attendees, and those chestra. Musica Sacra dedicates this Randall Thompson. Bloch considered the work a “cos- cra Chorus will be accompanied by
th
who joined the event via livestream. concert to the 75 anniversary of the While director of the San Francisco mic poem,” and said the music “had an orchestral ensemble of the region’s

After the conclusion of the Tribute, the liberation of Auschwitz, to memori- Conservatory of Music (1925-1930), become a private affair between God finest instrumentalists, many of them
participants and hundreds of attendees alize those who lost their lives and to he became friends with Cantor Reuben and me.” He intended the message to members of the Sarasota Orchestra and
Florida Orchestra. Soloist, baritone
honor those who survived. We, too, say
Rinder of Temple Emanu-El, San Fran-
go to the entire world, not just the Jew-
joined together for a dessert reception
and continued the dialogue. “never forget.” The event takes place cisco’s prestigious Reform synagogue, ish community. About “Avodath Ha- Daniel Cartridge, is widely regarded
on Sunday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. at an association that led to a commis- kodesh,” Bloch said, “This work has as one of the Florida Gulf Coast’s most
New Bereavement Support First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, sion from the congregation to compose been composed from the text of the sought after solo artists. His wide-
Prayer Book of the Reform Synagogue
ranging career has seen him perform in
a complete Sabbath morning service
2050 Oak Street.
Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) was
Group begins March 10 born in Geneva, Switzerland. His ex- for baritone cantor, chorus and sym- of America, and while it is named concert halls, operatic stages, church
and temple settings.
phony orchestra. The result, “Avodath
Sacred Service, or Sabbath Morning
Tickets are $30 and are available
This program is Sponsored by traordinary talent as a musician was Hakodesh” (Sacred Service), became Service, it embraces the whole of hu- online at www.MusicaSacraSarasota.
manity, rather than a creed or sect. For
perhaps his best known and lasting
evident from a very early age. He
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee played violin at age nine and began work, not only from Jewish and liturgi- 50 minutes I hope it will bring to the org or by telephone at 941.405.7322.
lain Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, the group composing shortly thereafter. His cal perspectives, but also as a universal souls, minds and hearts of the people,
is open to people of all faiths and back- studies included some of the premier and transcendent artistic statement that
grounds, and will meet for six weekly teachers and conservatories in Europe. remains a work of true genius.
Tuesday sessions from 1:30 to 3:00 Bloch moved to the United States in The “Sacred Service” consists Valuable market insights
p.m. through April 14. Exploring the 1916, became an American citizen in of five main sections – “Meditation,”

impact of loss, providing coping skills 1924, and played a formidable role as “Kedushah” (Sanctification), “Silent

and developing strategies to move for- composer, musical director, and teacher Devotion and Response,” “Returning TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS
ward in the wake of loss are some of
the topics that will be discussed.
The cost for the entire program of
six sessions is $36. Pre-registration is
required. For more information and to
register, please contact Rabbi Katz at
941.366.2224 x166.
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