The Hallel Lecture
Cantor Benjamin Maissner
Cantor Beny Maissner is back! This time he’s sharing everything you want to know about Hallel, the beautiful psalms which we recite on joyous festivals and Rosh Chodesh. With live demonstrations, Cantor Maissner will explore the wide variety of Hallel music throughout the centuries - from the rich choral traditions and community singing, to authentic Chazzanut of the Golden Age of the Cantorate.
Accompanied by Nadia Adler, piano
BIO
Cantor Benjamin Maissner of Holy Blossom Temple is a master of styles ranging from Jewish Renaissance and early Hebrew Art Music to contemporary Canadian, American and Israeli compositions. He has served on the executive board of the Cantors Assembly (Conservative) and as Vice President of the American Conference of Cantors (Reform).
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Monday
May 27
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 AM
ADMISSION
Free
LOCATION
Jacob Family Theatre at the Posluns Auditorium Baycrest, 3560 Bathurst St.
2nd Floor
This event made possible in part through the support of Baycrest.
