Anselm Rothschild

Composer, lyricist, playwright, pianist, and composer of sacred music, formerly of New York and Los Angeles.

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New 2021 Release of Christmas All Year Long!

Anselm wrote a Christmas song and recorded a demo sometime in the 1970's. We have recovered the song from the demo and created the score, and a new recording here at the end of 202, just in time to brighten everyone's season! For all of you who have supported the Anselm Songbook Project, here is a gift to you!
Here is a link to the song, Christmas All Year Long


Words and Music by Anselm Rothschild.

New 2021 Release of This Is What It Looks Like

Anselm wrote This is What it Looks Like and recorded a demo sometime in the 1970's. We have recovered the song from the demo and created the score, and a new recording here at the end of 2020, just in time to brighten everyone's season! For all of you who have supported the Anselm Songbook Project, here is a gift to you!
Here is a link to the song, This Is What It Looks Like


Words and Music by Anselm Rothschild.

Other Recordings Released in 2019

We are grateful for the material support of 3 synagogues here in Los Angeles, Temple Menorah, Congregation Tikvat Jacob, and Temple Emet, to rehearse and record the music of Anselm Rothschild.

Song: Justice Shall You Pursue

Rehearsal recording, Daniel Spector on Piano, Cantor Ken Jaffe, soloist. First known recording of any kind.  Revision of existing score from the composer's hand to Finale format. Next steps: record in studio.

Song: Remember to Remember

Daniel Spector, Piano, Cantor Stacey Morse and Daniel Spector, vocalists. Only known recent recording.  Revision of existing score from the composer's hand and in consideration of Merri Arian's version.

Song: A Light in Israel:

Daniel Spector, Piano, Cantor Stacey Morse and Daniel Spector, vocalists. Only known recent recording.  Revision of existing score from the composer's hand and into Finale format is in progress. 

Song: Isaiah Oratorio:

Cantor Kenneth Jaffe, soloist, Daniel Spector, piano. First known recent recording.  Revision of existing score from the composer's hand. format is in progress. 


Song: Kaddish for My Father Composer: Daniel Spector. Daniel Spector, Cantor Stacey Morse, Vocalists. First known recording.

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