Welcome to the
website of CANTORS: A FAITH IN SONG
On September 10th and 11th 2003, an historic concert of cantorial music was taped in the revered Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. In the magnificent candlelit setting of this 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, London’s Ne’imah 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. Already a favorite musical offering by most PBS stations in the U.S., CANTORS: A FAITH IN SONG is also released on CD, DVD, and video. On this website you will find all the necessary information about the concert and its organization, background information on the Cantors, the Portuguese Synagogue and other useful links.
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