[Mus. 9 Extract from cantor’s manual]
Manuscript ID:
Birnbaum Collection Mus.9
Place:
unknown, possibly Amsterdam
Date:
ca. 1750-1800?
Description:
Ink on paper; 1 folio; 1 score; 34.5 x 24.5 cm; manuscript
Subject:
Shabbat, Rosh Hashana, Hazzan & Meshorerim
This manuscript contains five compositions for the Sabbath and Rosh Hashana by the composer who was also the meshorer of an unknown ḥazan, possibly of Amsterdam. Wolf Bass of Prossnitz is mentioned as the composer at the top of the manuscript. These pieces are for one voice with ḥazan/meshorerim alternating.
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