Bonum Est: a programme on Gregorian Chant. Eastern Liturgies 6: Ottoman Jews – Cantor Isaac Algazi.
In the 71st episode of Bonum Est you will hear late Ottoman religious songs from the Jewish Sefardic tradition in Turkey; sung by the at that time famous Cantor Isaac Algazi.
Most pieces are being conducted by the ud (Turkish lute), some on kanun (Turkish cither), violin or piano.
Almost all recordings are from Istanbul in the period 1925 to 1929.
1. Kamti Be-Ashmoret (I Rise At Dawn)
2. Anna Ke’av Zedoni (Like A Cloud, My Wickedness)
3. Im Afes Rova’ Ha-Ken
4. Avinu Malkenu (Our Father, Our King)
5. Yedei Rashim (The Hands Of Your Poor Nation)
6. Ochila La-El
7. Ha-Yom Harat ‘olam
8. Yetzav Ha-El (God Will Order)
9. Kiddush (Sanctification Of The Sabbath)
10. Be-Motza’ei Yom Menuchah (At The Conclusion Of The Day Of Rest)
11. Kiddush le-Shavu’ot (Sanctification For Pentecost)
12. Teromem Bat Ramah And Tzame’a Nafshi (My Soul Is Thirsty)
13. Ahallelah Shem Elohim (I Shall Praise The Name Of God)
14. Yshlach Mi-Shamayyim (He Shall Send From Heaven)
15. Al Dio Alto (To God The Almighty)
16. Es Razón De Alabar (There Is Reason To Praise)
17. Malaña Tripa De Madre
18. Cantica De Ajugar (The Song Of The Trousseau)
19. Reina De La Gracia (Queen Of Beauty)
20. Hatikvah (The Hope)
Cantor Isaac Algazi, zang
CD: Sweet Singer Of Israel – Ottoman Jewish Music From The Early Twentieth Century
(WERGO SM 1622 2, 2002)
