Meir Briskman presents: Cantorial Classics - Geshem

Chazzan Yaakov Stark in a heartfelt performance of “Tefilas Geshem” by Jacob Rappaport/Moshe Ganchoff.

In continuation of the successful “Cantorial Classics” series and in preparation for the upcoming Yom Tov Sukkos and winter season, Chazzan Yaakov Stark releases an emotional and heartfelt rendition of “Tefilas Geshem,” originally performed by Cantor Moshe Ganchoff and composed by Jacob Rappaport.

Cantor Stark has dedicated this performance of “Tefilat Geshem” to the people of Eretz Yisroel after a year of great suffering, beginning with the horrific massacre and the captives who have not yet returned home. With his pleading voice, he brings to life the words that have gained even deeper meaning in recent times: “Their blood was spilled like water,” urging us to ask Hashem once again, “Turn to us, as our souls are overwhelmed by water.”

As always, this is a high-quality production, directed by conductor and arranger Meir Briskman. Chazzan Stark is accompanied on piano by the internationally renowned Menachem Bristowski, along with the ‘Core Music Collective’ choir.

credits:

Produced, arranged and conducted by Meir Briskman

Piano: Menachem Bristowski. 

Choir: Core Music Collective

Musical Director: Meir Briskman

Coordinator: Nava Sahar

First Tenor: Daniel Portnoy, Michael Bachner

Second Tenor: Jake Halperin, Tom Karni

Baritone: Rea Livnat, Yoav Hoze

Bass: Dor Magen, Yoav Weiss 

Post production mix and master: Zohar Zaltz at Eshel Studios Tel Aviv 

Video credits:

Production: Camelcopter

Directing, filming, editing and color: Yair Mazar and Sagiv Avramov 

Gaffer: Amit Neeman

Filming location: The Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv.