Cantors

A historical concert of cantorial music from the revered Portuguese synagogue in Amsterdam.

In the magnificent candlelit setting of a 17th century synagogue, the three leading Jewish Cantors of our time performed an evening of popular and religious Jewish song arranged by composer Benedict Weisser. Cantors Alberto Mizrahi, Naftali Herstik and Benzion Miller were accompanied by the Netherlands Theater Orchestra, Londons Neimah Singers, and conducted by Jules van Hessen.

For centuries classical Jewish liturgical music has been a constant element in the synagogue service and the role of the Cantor is not only to lead this vocal music, but also to pass on the traditional melodies from generation to generation.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• music
• jewish
• song
• judaism
• concert
• cantorial
• synagogue
• Londons Neimah
• Jules van Hessen
• Alberto Mizrahi
• Naftali Herstik
• Benzion Miller

[StJouish]

Of course, this was not the only piece in the concert. But this is NOT a liturgical song. Tumbalaika is a Yiddish folk song about a bachelor who tries to make the acquaintance of a young woman by asking her three riddles. What can grow w/o rain? (A stone.) What can flame endlessly? (Love.) What can ache and mourn w/o tears? (A heart.)

[BenArnon]

I uploaded the entire concert in 4 pieces. Some time ago. The concert was great! Very sorry that a was not able to attend. Very proud to have such an important historical synagogue (Esnoga) here in The Netherlands.

[zztops489Y]

Yasher Koach

[LedSandman]

benedict weisser is my music teacher at school 

[saramiles1]

amazingly beautiful, i loved it...from canada

[hadassahanusim]

Baruj Hashem! How absolutely beautiful! I am sephardic descendent and this touches me profoundly.  I am also so grateful for the beautiful presentation here that profoundly touches my soul. Thank you for this download. Shalom.