Miracle of Miracles - Works for Hanukkah / Chicago A Cappella

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Label
Cedille
Release Date
October 13, 2023
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Robert Applebaum, Steve Barnett, Mikhl Belbart, Gerald Cohen, Joshua Fishbein, Stacy Garrop, Samuel
    • PERFORMER
      Chicago A Cappella
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      October 13, 2023
    • UPC
      735131922524
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CDR 225
    • LABEL
      Cedille
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Christmas / Chanukkah
    Works ⌄

    1. Oh, Chanukah/Y'mei hachanukah (arr. R. Applebaum for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    2. S'vivon (arr. S. Barnett for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    3. O, ir kleyne likhtelekh (arr. M. Zuckerman for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    4. Chanukah Lights (version for choir)

      Composer: Gerald Cohen

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    5. Haneirot Halalu

      Composer: Robert Applebaum

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    6. Al HaNisim (arr. E.Z. Levine for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    7. Al Hanisim (arr. R. Applebaum for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    8. Al Hanisim (For the Miracles)

      Composer: Joshua Fishbein

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    9. Psalm 113, "Hal'luyah!"

      Composer: Daniel Tunkel

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    10. Psalm 114, "B'tzeit Yisrael"

      Composer: Daniel Tunkel

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    11. Psalm 115, "Adonai Z'charanu":12-18

      Composer: Daniel Tunkel

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    12. Psalm 118, "Hodu":1-4

      Composer: Daniel Tunkel

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    13. Maoz tzur (arr. R. Applebaum for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    14. Lo V'chayil

      Composer: Elliot Z. Levine

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    15. Fayer, fayer (arr. M. Zuckerman for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Vladimir Heifetz

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    16. Funky Dreidl (I Had a Little Dreidl) (arr. R. Applebaum for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Samuel E. Goldfarb

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    17. Ikh bin a kleyner dreydl (I Am a Little Dreydl) (arr. M. Zuckerman for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Mikhl Gelbart

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    18. Biy'mey Mattityahu

      Composer: Jonathan Miller

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    19. Aleih Neiri (arr. J. Jacobson for vocal ensemble)

      Composer: Chaim Parchi

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter

    20. Lo Yisa Goy

      Composer: Stacy Garrop

      Ensemble: Chicago a cappella

      Conductor: John William Trotter


Chicago a cappella, the innovative vocal ensemble praised for its “clarity, well-balanced tone, and deep emotional involvement” (Washington Post), presents Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah, a new recording aimed at unveiling the richer meaning of the Festival of Lights, with music that ranges from heartfelt prayers to jazzy and playful holiday favorites, showcasing the creativity and vitality of American Jewish musical traditions.

The album features a collection of songs from more than 25 years of Chicago a cappella performances, arranged into a single program that replays the story of Hanukkah, from celebrations of the holiday itself through to its candles, miracles, religious observances, and traditional food and games. Collectively in search of Hanukkah songs from different Jewish traditions and communities, seven living composers / arrangers/musicians including Robert Applebaum, Gerald Cohen, Joshua Fishbein, Elliot Z. Levine, Jonathan Miller, Daniel Tunkel, and Mark Zuckerman bring fresh perspectives to songs celebrating the miracle of light.

Rich with liturgical and folk melodies, Miracle of Miracles demonstrates a keen sensitivity to both biblical and modern Hebrew, as well as Yiddish elements (and English) intertwined with American jazz and popular styles. The vocal network represented on this album fully encompasses the traditions of Hanukkah across the Diaspora and Jewish history. Works include Robert Applebaum’s stirring version of “Haneirot Halalu” and movements from the majestic “Hallel Cantata” by London-based Daniel Tunkel. Other familiar tunes include arrangements of “I am a Little Dreydl” both in its traditional Yiddish form, as arranged by Zuckerman, and in a neo-funk Hebrew/English setting titled “Funky Dreidl” arranged by Applebaum; a swing version of “S’vivon” by Steve Barnett; and a lively setting of the traditional melody for “Al HaNisim” (“For the Miracles”) by Levine.