‘You’ll Be Back’ x ‘Adon Olam’ – 10 Years Later
Shabbat Music
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Ten years ago, Cantor Schwartz set “Adon Olam” to King George’s “You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton, a joyful rendition that travelled far beyond the sanctuary. At the end of Rosh Hashanah services, we brought it back to mark the 10th anniversary. Wishing you a Shabbat shalom and Hag Sukkot Sameah.
Music: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Words: Jewish liturgical text adapted by Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music director: David Enlow
A/V: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
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