Rejoice with Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
Preview: Season 41 Episode 35 | 45s
Hear Itzhak Perlman and Yitzchak Meir Helfgot in liturgical and traditional works.
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and celebrated cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot join forces for a musical exploration of liturgical and traditional works in new arrangements for both chamber orchestra and klezmer settings. The music of “Rejoice” showcases the confluences between the violinist’s famed classical technique and Helfgot’s magnificent voice.
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Rejoice with Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
Preview: Season 41 Episode 35 | 45s
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and celebrated cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot join forces for a musical exploration of liturgical and traditional works in new arrangements for both chamber orchestra and klezmer settings. The music of “Rejoice” showcases the confluences between the violinist’s famed classical technique and Helfgot’s magnificent voice.
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Excerpt from “Rejoice”: A Yidishe Mame (A Jewish Mother)
Clip: S41 Ep35 | 8m | Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the popular Yiddish classic “A Yidishe Mame” (8m)
Excerpt from “Rejoice”: Yism’Khu (They Shall Rejoice)
Clip: S41 Ep35 | 5m 4s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the opening song Yism’Khu. (5m 4s)
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