Solomon Lipschitz

Cantor and writer

Born in Furth, Germany. Worked as cantor in various cities in Europe, including Prague and Frankfurt. Known for his volume Te'udat Shelomo which contains synagogue musical practices of his time and personal reminiscences.


Yoel David Lewensohn- Strashunsky

Catnor and composer

Yoel David Lewnsohn-Strashunsky was born in Liepaja, Latvia. He worked as a cantor in Vilna (1830-1841), and achieved fame in Lithuania and Poland as a cantor and as a choir leader. In 1841 he left his family and moved to Warsaw to further his studies and career, giving concerts in Poland. In 1849, he severed his ties with his family and ended his life in an asylum. Lewensohn Became a legendary figure due to his talent and his tragic life. Several of his compositions have been preserved.


Maier Kohn

Cantor and teacher

Born in Schwabach, Bavaria (today Germany). Worked as a cantor and as an educator in Munich. His book, Vollstaendiger Jahrgang von Terzett-und Chorgesaengen der Synagoge in Muenchen, is considered the first modern collection of synagogue melodies. It includes his own compositions, as well as compositions by others.

Source: Encyclopedia Judaica.