Cantorial Concert Masterpieces

Track Listings

1. Hayyom T'Amtzeinu - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller,
2. Sheyyibane Beit Hammikdash - Benzion Miller, ,
3. Der Khazn un Der Gabe - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller,
4. Prophecy of Isaiah - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller,
5. Ezrat - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller,
6. Ribbon Ha'olamim - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller,
7. Kol M'Kaddesh - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller, National Orchestra of Iran
8. Hashir Shehalviyyim - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller, National Orchestra of Iran
9. Havdala - Jorge Mester, Benzion Miller, National Orchestra of Iran
10. Hammavdil - Chorus Viennensis, Benzion Miller, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, The Vienna Choir Boys,
11. Psalm of David - Elli Jaffe, Benzion Miller, National Orchestra of Iran

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Beloved by millions for his cantorial performances throughout the world, Cantor Benzion Miller thrills audiences with his brilliant tenor voice, his astonishing vocal technique, and above all with the heartfelt spirituality of his interpretations of cantorial concert masterpieces. This unique genre of Jewish sacred music celebrates the high virtuosity of the cantorial tradition. Benzion Miller brings to life these musical treasures from the "Golden Age" of cantor composers in America in all-new recordings with full symphony orchestra.

Cantorial Concert Masterpieces, Music, William Bogzester, Moshe Ganchoff, Leib Glantz, Pinchas Jassinowsky, David Kusevitsky, Pierre Pinchik, David Roitman, Israel Schorr, Aaron Tishkowsky, Zavel Zilberts, Elli Jaffe, Gerald Wirth, Jorge Mester, Marios Papadopoulos, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Oxford Philomusica, Wiener Kammerorchester, Benzion Miller, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Vocals, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Vocal, Vocal Music

Average customer rating: A Wonderful Compendium of Cantorial Classics

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Tracks:

1. Hayyom T'Amtzeinu
2. Sheyyibane Beit Hammikdash
3. Der Khazn Un Der Gabe
4. The Prophecy Of Isaiah
5. Ezrat
6. Ribbon Ha'olamim
7. Kol M'kaddesh
8. Hashir Shehalviyyim
9. Havdala
10. Hammavdil - Chorus Viennensis
11. Psalm Of David

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Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Compendium of Cantorial Classics.......2004-06-11

Chazzan Miller infuses each selection with tremendous vocal color and shading reflective of the text, and the symphonic arrangements are marvelously performed by the the orchestras and their directors (they include the Barcelona Symphony, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and the Oxford Philomusica with Eli Jaffe, Jorge Mester, and Marios Papadopoulos conducting).

There are times when Chazzan Miller's voice seems a bit strained at the top of his range; this may be due to age (late 50s or early 60's), or perhaps a reflection of the recording schedule or sequence. Nevertheless, he is always in control and the spiritual quality of his singing more than compensates for the occasional technical flaws. This is chazzanut, not opera, though his vocal ability clearly rivals that of many operatic tenors.

The notes on the composers (cantors themselves) are copious, and bear close reading as they convey a tremendous amount of information about the roots and development of the cantorial "Golden Age" in America. The translations of the selections are also included.

This CD is a must for serious afficionados of the cantorial art, and provides a hearty introduction to this genre for the previously uninitiated. Highly recommended!

Music Review:

1. Captain Blood and Other Swashbucklers [Soundtrack]
2. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.2 in Fm/Grand Fantasia
3. Chopin - Pletnev
4. Cold Sassy Tree
5. Copland: Fanfare; Symphony No3
6. Creston: Symphonies 1-3
7. Deep River
8. Dvorák: Four-Hand Piano Music Vol.2
9. El Milagro de Guadalupe
10. Electronic Works 1: La Légende d'Eer

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Zodiaque (Virgin)

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Le carneval romain Overture

Cavalli: Ercole Amante

Three Chords & the Truth

Clean Pit & Lit [Import]

Circle of Angels

Double Enfance [Import]

Colour of My Love

Chamaleon Church [Import]

Debussy: La Mer

Book of Colors [Import]

Bebo

De Pachanga con la Charanga

Pichl: Symphonies

I Enjoy Being a Girl