Music in the three religions

Music in the three religionsJudaism, Christianity, IslamJudaism is the oldest of the three religionsThe Bible is the most important source of knowledge about musical life in ancient Israel.

Many instruments are mentioned there.

Here is a small selection:Kinnorfamily of the lyresstring instrument (10 strings)played with a plectrummain instrument in the orchestra of the templehighly regardedNewelalso similar to a lyreoriginally from Asia Minorbigger than the Kinnor12 strings, plucked with the fingerssecond main instrument in the orchestra of the temple

HalilWoodwind instrument with two pipesone pipe for the melodythe second pipe buzzesplayed at joyful ceremonies, but also at funerals

HazozraBrass instrumentOf precious metal, usually silver Used by priests for offering and coronation ceremonies

TofPercussion instrumentRound frame drumPlayed by womenDaniels instrumentsKarnaA horn, which was played by the King of Babylon

SambykeA harp, also played by the King of Babylon

There are also some Jewish composers in the Romantic eraTwo examples:

Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyLouis LewandowskiFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809 1847)Sisters: Fanny and Rebecca MendelssohnWife: Ccile Mendelssohn Bartholdy5 children

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1818: First public concert in Berlin 1820: First composition1823: Journey with his father to SchlesienCompletion of his first opera1826: Overture of Midsummer Nights Dream1833: Director of music in Dsseldorf1835: Conductor in Leipzig1846: Premiere of his oratoryElias

Mendelssohn and the Anti-Semitism1830: Reformationssymphonie was not performed, because of anti-semitic reasons

1832: Rejection of the directorship of the Academy of Music in Berlin, because he was Jew

During the Second World War all of his compositions were displaced of the programmes

Louis Lewandowski* April 1821 in Wreschen+ February 1894 in BerlinGerman-Jewish composerLifechildhood in very poor conditionsat the age of 12: leaving family and moving to Berlinmusical education in the Jewish communitylessons from cousin of Felix MendelssohnFirst Jewish studentsinging teacherconnection of Jewish and European music1865: Royal Music Director1866: Conductor of the new synagogue1890: big festival with concerts for him

CompositionsCompositions for the synagoguePsalms of the BibleSymphonies, pieces for organ, cantatas und songsChoral works similar to Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyBook: Kol RinnahChristianitySpirituals and GospelsReligious songs of black peopleExpression of feelingsLyrics from the BibleIn a service in a churchSinging, dancing and clapping handsIslamMohammed was the last prophet.He received messages, which were repeated for 20 years.Before the Archangel Gabriel ordered him to preach the Islam, people in Mecca had about 360 idols.Because he is so important for the religion, there are some singers, who write songs about MohammedOne example is Maher Zain:

Maher ZainSwedish R&B-Singer, Songwriter and music producer* 16. Juli 1981 in Tripoli, LibanonAt the age of 8: Moving to SwedenBachelors degree in aerospace engineering2005: Accesssion to the record company Konvict Muzik2006: Stay in New YorkBack to Sweden: Concentration on Rhythm and Blues with Islamic lyrics and Abrabic music elementsFirst album: Thank You Allah, 2009 Awards: 8x platinum, Warner Music Malaysia2x platinum, Sony Music Indonesien

Second album: Forgive Me, 2012 Awards: 4x platinum, Warner Music Malaysia MusicThe Chosen OneIn a time of darkness and greedIt is your light that we needYou came to teach us how to liveMuhammad Ya Rasool AllahYou were so caring and kindYour soul was full of lightYou are the best of mankindMuhammad Khaira KhalqillahSallu ala Rasulillah, Habib Al MustafaPeace be upon The MessengerThe Chosen OneFrom luxury you turned awayAnd all night you would prayTruthful in every word you sayMuhammad Ya Rasul Allah

Your face was brighter than the sunYour beauty equaled by noneYou are Allahs Chosen OneMuhammad Khaira KhalqillahSallu ala Rasulillah, Habib Al MustafaPeace be upon The MessengerThe Chosen OneI will try to follow your wayAnd do my best to live my lifeAs you taught meI pray to be close to youOn that day and see you smileWhen you see meSallu ala Rasulillah, Habibil MustafaPeace be upon The MessengerThe Chosen One

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