Mayer Schorr

Mayer Schorr (11 October 1856—24 December 1913) was a cantor in Vienna. He was the father of operatic baritone Friedrich Schorr.[1]

Mayer Schorr
Born(1856-10-11)October 11, 1856
DiedDecember 24, 1913(1913-12-24) (aged 57)
OccupationHazzan
Notable work
Halel Wesimroh

He was born in Fălticeni, Romania.

For years he held the title of Oberkantor.[2] He was cantor of the Stadttempel in Vienna.

In 1902 he published a selection of cantorial music, Halel Wesimroh: Lobgesänge der Synagoge für Cantor und gemischten Chor.[3]

He died in Vienna.

Recordings

Schorr is known to have made three recordings for the Columbia Phonograph Company:[4]

  • Aresches Sefosenu, Columbia E 374; also issued as 41124
  • Weschomeru: Kiddusch lerosch haschonoh, Columbia E 375; also issued as 41129
  • Haschkiwenu, Columbia E 376; also issued as 41126

References

  1. Kutsch & Riemens 2003, p. 4261.
  2. As stated on his publication.
  3. Mayer Schorr, Halel Wesimroh: Lobgesänge der Synagoge für Cantor und gemischten Chor (Wien: Im Selbstverlage des Verfassers, 1902).
  4. Information from Worldcat.org (accessed 26 May 2020).

Works consulted

  • Kutsch, K.J.; Riemens, Leo (2003), Grosses Sängerlexikon, München: Saur, p. 4261, ISBN 9783598115981


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