Leonard Cohen: A Tenth Yahrzeit Tribute
Shabbat Music
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4m 24s
As we mark Leonard Cohen’s tenth yahrzeit, this moving medley from Rosh Hashanah weaves together themes from the most essential prayers of the High Holidays with Cohen’s lyrics and “Elohai N’tzor.” This Shabbat, let the music, lyric poetry, and prayer of Cohen’s legacy move you to greater contemplation. Wishing you a Shabbat shalom.
Featuring: Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music: Leonard Cohen, arranged by Oran Eldor
Hebrew liturgical adaptation and concept: Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
Video editor: Terrell Simms
Audio editor: Oli Jung
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