The Sound of the kley zemer. Jewish instrumental music until 1800
Mondays, 18:15-19:15 UK Time, Online via Zoom
In Michaelmas Term 2025, Dr Diana Matut will teach the following Jewish music course entitled, ‘The Sound of the kley zemer. Jewish instrumental music until 1800′
Although vocal music is intimately linked to the Jewish experience, instruments and instrumental music have been part of Jewish culture since Biblical times. This term, we will explore the history of instruments in Jewish contexts, their usage, prohibitions and surrounding social and religious discussions as well as Jewish instrumental music written until around 1800.
Applications for this course are now closed.