In march of 1972, I auditioned for the Cantorial post at Temple Beth Torah, of North Miami Beach. This came about because the president of the Shul, a Hyman Katz, or HAAAAAAAAmen, as he called himself with his southern accent, recruited me, kind of like a ball player. Hy was an aficionado of the cantorial […]
Kwartin is noted for his rolling coloratura. Karniol’s coloratura is of the more “funky” variety. In this Kwartin example: Kwartin singing “V’al Y’dei Avodecho” one notes the simplicity of the coloratura. It’s mostly made up of figures of three, with the accent always going on the first of the three. The final result has a […]
I can’t believe I’m coming into the 21st century! But by gosh, I’ve done it! I hope you will enjoy my blog!
