Cantor Leo Rosenblüth’s rediscovered Yiddish song repertoire

Leo Rosenblüth is best known as the longtime chief cantor of Stockholm’s Great Synagogue—but his deep connection to Yiddish song and music is a lesser-known chapter. Recent archival discoveries reveal his pivotal role in the revival of Yiddish culture among Holocaust survivors. He collected ghetto and camp songs, performed pre-war repertoire, and composed new melodies to Yiddish poetry. This presentation will shed light on his remarkable contributions, accompanied by samples of his musical work.