Album Notes

Celebrate the Jewish Holidays and Shabbat with Theodore Bikel, star of theater, television, film and concerts, as he takes you on a musical tour of the festival calendar. This rare, recorded solo peformance is as delightfully entertaining as it is instructive. Bikel, accompanying himself on guitar, sings 23 classic Jewish Holiday and Shabbat tunes in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. Theodore Bikel fans around the world will welcome this album from one of the premiere Jewish recording artists. Young and old will be delighted with this collection of Jewish Holiday and Shabbat classics, all on one album. Classic Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Songs, presented with Theodore Bikel's characteristic verve and insight together with musical director Michael Isaacson, will illuminate the Holiday and Shabbat spirit and are in themselves a cause for celebration. Lyrics included. (Copyright 2000 Sameach Music, 1987 Nimmer Productions)