Sheet music handwritten by the renowned cantor Yossele Rosenblatt, including a letter addressed to him and a draft letter in his handwriting. [United States, 1930s]. English and Yiddish.
• Three leaves of sheet music handwritten by Yossele Rosenblatt - musical notation for the song "Lomir Zich Iberbetn" (let’s reconcile) - folk song to which Rosenblatt composed his own version. Between the lines, Rosenblatt wrote the words of the song, with additional marginal notes.
• Letter sent to Rosenblatt, from the Renowned Artists company in New York (typewritten and signed by the Managing Director, William Liebling). Cleveland, March 17, 1932. Regarding a concert scheduled for the coming Purim in Chicago.
On the verso of the letter - draft letters handwritten and signed by Yossele Rosenblatt, alongside musical notation in his handwriting for the song "Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" - a famous folk song, known as "Moshiach" or "Sudenyu", which begins "Vos Vet Zein Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" (=what will be when Moshiach comes), also sung by Yossele.
The renowned cantor Yossele Rosenblatt (1882-1933) was one of the greatest cantors of all times, who contributed greatly to shaping the world of Jewish chazzanut. In 1906, he began serving as chief cantor (Oberkantor) in Hamburg, at which point his fame began to spread. He held this position until his immigration to the United States in 1912.
[3] leaves of sheet music. 24 cm. + [1] leaf, letter with draft letters and musical score. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor wear and a few stains. Folding marks to letter, with minor tears.