Welcoming Shabbat with Lecha Dodi Modzitz Medley by Colin Schachat and Avreimi Roth

Since we started sharing various Shabbat melodies in our Friday posts, we've included 43 versions of Lecha Dodi, the central liturgical poem in the Kabbalat Shabbat service. 

 

While all versions are worthy of emulating, so far none has been as ebullient and joyful as the one we're sharing today.It's a medley of Modzitz melodies for Lecha Dodi sung by with orchestra and choir arranged and conducted by Maestro Ofir Sobol from Colin Schachat's album The Cantorial Collection.

South African born Colin Schachat has established himself internationally both as a renowned baritone and cantor. He performs a wide range of popular repertoire including Broadway, Yiddish, Opera, Chassidic, Israeli, Italian and Spanish songs.

 

Avremi Roth, who is often associated with his deep and powerful voice, has recently changed his musical style and released a number of recent pop hits that have been a resounding success on radio stations and playlists. “I would not say that I have really changed my style,” Avremi Roth points out. “I just make the necessary adjustments to the current musical style and put out songs that will also suit the current era. But the authentic cantorial cantata and music are still ingrained in my soul forever.”

 

Enjoy, and Shabbat shalom!

 

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