Synagogue Chants

1. Chomer Yisroel
Composed by Henry Rosenblatt, J. Rosenblatt
with Adolphe Attia

2. Yehi Rotson...Cheyiboné
Composed by Israel Shorr
with Adolphe Attia

3. Elou Devorim
Composed by Yaakov Rappoport
with Adolphe Attia

4. Al TAchlikhenou
Composed by Louis Lewandowski
with Adolphe Attia

5. Chema
Composed by Serge Kaufmann
with Adolphe Attia

6. Kevodo
Composed by Jewish Traditional
with Adolphe Attia

7. Mimaamakim
Composed by Samuel David
with Adolphe Attia

8. Enoch
Composed by Louis Lewandowski
with Adolphe Attia

9. El Mole Rahamim
Composed by Shalom Katz
with Adolphe Attia

10. Ani Maamin
Composed by Leib Miller
with Adolphe Attia

11. Preludes (6) (for use in the Synagogue), for organ Unspecified
Composed by Ernest Bloch
with Adolphe Attia

12. Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service), for baritone, chorus & orchestra (or piano or organ) Tsour Yisroel
Composed by Ernest Bloch
with Adolphe Attia

13. Sim sholom
Composed by Jewish Traditional
with Adolphe Attia

14. Im Echkahekh Yerouchalaym
Composed by Hayin Kirch, Joseph Malovany
with Adolphe Attia

15. Skalerika de oro, Sephardic folksong
Composed by Sephardic Traditional
with Adolphe Attia

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Average customer rating: Not at all what I expected Marvelous A Brilliant Cantorial Performance Jewish songs and prayers beautifully sung! Good but is this Jewish?

Sacred Chants of the Contemporary Synagogue Cantor Rebecca Garfein , Morris Barash , Charles Gounod , Max Helfman , Max Janowski , Rachelle Nelson , Maurice Ravel , Stephen Richards , Ben Steinberg , Kurt Weill , Jacob Weinberg , and Lazar Weiner Manufacturer: Bari Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Cantors: A Faith in Song Golden Chants in America...Commemorating 350 Years of Jewish Music Jewish Cello Masterpieces Thank God It's Friday!: The Music of Shabbat Legendary Cantors ASIN: B0000488V6 Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

1. Ma Tovu
2. Ahavat Olam
3. Hashkiveynu
4. R'tzey
5. Shalom Rav
6. Grant Us Peace
7. Kiddush
8. L'dor Vador
9. Yosl Klezmer
10. A Nign
11. Avinu Malkeynu
12. Kaddisch
13. Ana Dodi
14. Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee
15. Cantor Garfein's Greeting to the Audience
16. Shehecheyanu
17. Yismechu

Album Description

Berliners say New York's Rebecca Garfein is causing a revival of Reform Judaism in Germany; this mezzo-soprano is making history with her music, recorded in the country where her great -grandmother perished in the Holocaust. In 1997, she became the first female cantor to sing in a synagogue in Germany; where she performed as part of Berlin's International Jewish Cultural Festival; and this exquisite 1998 release captures that ground - (and stained-glass ceiling) - breaking moment. It contains Jewish songs and prayers in Hebrew and Yiddish, selections from the Book of Ruth and Song of Songs - liturgical music previously only chanted my male clergy - operatic in character, performed in what was once the women's gallery in the Oranienburger Strasse Synagogue before its destruction. This live performance was attended by Jews and non-Jews, women and men, together, shattering the historical separation of faiths and genders. Beautiful, significant, and highly recommended!

Customer Reviews:

Not at all what I expected.......2006-01-21

Hmm... Ok, maybe it was not the best reason to want to buy this CD, but I heard one of the songs on it, Hashkiveynu, performed (partially) during an episode of the West Wing, and it sounded AMAZING (it was NOT the same cantor as on this CD). I am not Jewish and not even very spiritual, but I wanted to have that song in my collection.
I immediately searched the web for the info, got the name of the chant and found this CD. I almost purchased it without listening, when I found a different site, where they actually have rather long excerpts (2 min.) of most tracks, so I listened to them.
Boy, was I relieved and disappointed at once! Relieved that I didn't buy the CD and disappointed that I couldn't get the song I wanted (I was willing to buy a whole CD for just 1 song, that's how much it impressed me).
The song sounds very little like the one from the West Wing, although I do believe that the site where I found the info speficially pointed to this CD as having a recording of the same song used in the show. And I'm sorry to say it but the voice also doesn't hold a candle to the one used on the show - way too "operatic", as mentioned by many, and harsh and even unpleasant-sounding to me. It took all the charm and candor right out of the song (in the show, they had a much more natural voice do the song). I also agree that the choir does not mesh well with the soloist.
If anyone knows where and if I can purchase a recording of this song done by a different singer (if it can be the one from the West Wing, I'll be thrilled), please, let me know. In the meantime, I'm passing on this CD...

Marvelous.......2006-01-11

What a voice...!

A Brilliant Cantorial Performance.......2004-01-27

Cantor Rebecca Garfein has a magnificent voice which expresses the oft-overlooked nuances in the music she has chosen for this recording. Able to perform equally well in the metzo soprano and soprano ranges, the cantor delights the listener with thrilling high notes and sultry lower registers.

Organist-Choirmaster Arnold Ostlund, Jr. skillfully chooses registrations which enhance both the cantorial performance and the superb choral blend.

Jewish songs and prayers beautifully sung!.......2004-01-18

Cantor Rebecca Garfein's Sacred Chants is a memorial tribute to the cultural and spiritual greatness of the pre-war German Jewish synagogue. Some of the numbers were composed by Jews on Jewish themes -- for example, Mah Tovu by Cantor Meir Finklestein or Ahavat Olam by Cantor Morris Barash. Other numbers were composed by non-Jews, but they express traditional Jewish values. Throughout, Cantor Garfein sings with love and passion in the spirit of her tradition. Additionally, the beautiful organ music is wonderful to hear for those of us who have enjoyed hearing organ music as part of our Reform Jewish liturgy.

Good but is this Jewish?.......2004-01-07

I have to admit, it am in the process of converting and wanted a contemporary collection of Jewish music in the house. I was especially excited because it featured a female cantor. Unfortunately, I played this CD and it...reminded me of church not synagogue! Lovely for what it is though, with the opera voice, choir and organ music. Not quite what I expected.

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Synagogue Chants Manufacturer: Supraphon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000351G Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

1. Shema Yisruel
2. Elohai Neshumu
3. Kol Nidrei
4. Mi Soid Khakhomim Unvoynim
5. Leil Shimurim
6. Mekimi Meofor Dol
7. Avinu Malkeinu
8. Mimkoiymkhu Malkeinu
9. Leil Oyrekh Din
10. Unesane Toykev
11. Kol Nidrei - Karol Handler/Marcel Lorand/Vocal Quartet ASAF
12. Hashkiveinu - Marcel Lorand/Vocal Quartet ASAF
13. Zur Yisruel - Szandor Kovacs/Vocal Quartet ASAF
14. Adoysh, Adoysh, El Rachum Vechanun - Zoltan Lantosz/Vocal Quartet ASAF

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Musique française: Alkan, Hahn, d'Indy, Jadin, Saint-Saëns (Box Set) Manufacturer: Valois ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Sextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music D'Indy, Vincent | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005R2KU Release Date: 2002-09-10

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Synagogue Chants Manufacturer: Supraphon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DFOZ Release Date: 1998-11-01

Tracks:

1. Shema Yisruel
2. Elohai Neshumu
3. Kol Nidrei
4. Mi Soid Khakhomim Unvoynim
5. Leil Shimurim
6. Mekimi Meofor Dol
7. Avinu Malkeinu
8. Mimkoiymkhu Malkeinu
9. Leil Oyrekh Din
10. Unesane Toykev
11. Kol Nidrei - Karol Handler/Marcel Lorand/Vocal Quartet ASAF
12. Hashkiveinu - Marcel Lorand/Vocal Quartet ASAF
13. Zur Yisruel - Szandor Kovacs/Vocal Quartet ASAF
14. Adoysh, Adoysh, El Rachum Vechanun - Zoltan Lantosz/Vocal Quartet ASAF

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Chants of the Synagogue Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001SVX Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Ma Towu - Beim Betreten der Synagoge
2. Ohawe Adoschem - Psalm 97, Vers 10-12
3. W'hogen baadenu - Aud dem abendgebet
4. B'amud Onon - Psalm 99, Vers 7-9
5. Mismor Schir I'jom Haschabat - Psalm 92
6. Adoschem Adoschem - Be ana Rochiz - Beim Auheben der Tora
7. Lo Amut Ki Echje - Psalm 118, Vers 17-24
8. Ki Lekach tow - Haschiwenu - Beim Eingeben der Tora
9. Adon Olam - Herr der Welt - Aus dem Morgengebet
10. Schalom Alechem
11. Haschmiini et Kolech
12. Hineni muchan umesuman
13. Oj Jibane Hamikdasch

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Alkan: Oeuvres pour piano Manufacturer: Valois ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005S7X6 Release Date: 2002-02-26

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Synagogue Chants Manufacturer: Le Chant Du Monde ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bloch | Bloch, Ernest | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DG2C Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

1. Chomer Yisroel
2. Yehi Rotson...Cheyibone
3. Elou Devorim
4. Al Tachlikhenou
5. Chema - Herve Desarbre
6. Kevodo
7. Mimaamakim
8. Enoch
9. El Mole Rahamim
10. Ani Maamin
11. Prld - Herve Desarbre
12. Tsour Yisroel
13. Sim Cholom
14. Im Echkahekh Yerouchalayim
15. Scalerica De Oro

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Chants of the Synagogue, Vol.2 Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000061KW Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

1. Lecha Dodi
2. Mi Chamocha
3. Ein Ke'eloheinu
4. Hallelu Awdei Adonai (Psalm 113)
5. Hodu (Psalm 118)
6. Chassal Sidur Pessach
7. Chad Gadja
8. Das Ausheben Der Thora
9. Das Einheben Der Thora (Psalm 29)
10. Unetane Tokef
11. Halleluja (Psalm 150)
12. Jaaleh
13. Ki Anu Amecha
14. Tavo Lefanecha
15. Ashamnu
16. Kichlot Jejni Tered Ejni

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