Kol Shalom Happy Hour: Jews and Classical Music

July 22, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Join host Alan Elsner as we explore the rich connections between Jews and Classical music. We will explore issues like

Is there such a thing as Jewish music?
How should we regard composers like Mendelssohn or Mahler who were converts or the children of converts?
Should we agitate to ban Wagner? Is this our equivalent of pulling down Confederate statues?
How do we feel about specifically Christian music by great composers — Bach’s B. Minor Mass, Verdi’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah?
What do we think about the music we sing in our services?