Subject: Cantatas

Musical score for a cantata or short oratorio titled 'Esther, the Beautiful Queen,' composed by William B. Bradbury and C.M. Cady. Published in 1856, this work is designed for musical conventions, festivals, and societies. The cantata concerns the biblical tale of Esther, Mordecai, and Haman, focusing on Esther's efforts to save the Jewish people from peril during the reign of Artaxerxes. Printed in wraps, oblong format, 88 pages.

This is a 17-page cantata for soli and chorus, composed by Alois Kaiser and published in 1889 by A. Kaiser and Brophy Bros. The cantata is for Simchat Torah and includes Hebrew and English words, along with organ accompaniment. It represents a significant piece of American Jewish liturgical music from the late 19th century, reflecting the evolving style of American cantorial music.