September/October 2011
Chicago a cappella brings the universal resonance of Jewish music from the synagogue to our stages with this remarkable concert event. Immerse yourself in this unique and poignant music, from hallowed chants and High Holiday prayers to luminous, heartfelt works by today’s composers. Be swept away by the beauty and power of music by Shulamit Ran, Max Janowski and Louis Lewandowski, and enjoy Stacy Garrop’s joyous “Hava Nagila,” commissioned by Chicago a cappella.
Chicago Classical Review raved about this concert: "technically immaculate, nuanced and expressive, and fully embodying the unique style and elements of this fascinating music....this is not an event to miss."

K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation
1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60615
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Pilgrim Congregational Church
460 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Wentz Concert Hall
171 E. Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
Meet the singers at a free post-concert reception after the performance.
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| Psalm 112: Hal’luyah, ashrei ish yarei et-Adonai Salamone Rossi |
| Hineni Joseph Kurland, arr. Max Janowski |
| Uri Tzafon Dov Carmel, arr. Yehezkel Braun |
| Hava Nagila Stacy Garrop |
| Shirim L’Yom Tov (Four Festive Songs): Ma Tovu Shulamit Ran |
| Avinu Malkeynu Max Janowski, arr. Patrick Sinozich |
| Hal’luyah (Psalm 150) Louis Lewandowski |
| Oseh Shalom Nurit Hirsh, arr. Elaine Broad Ginsberg |
| Kathryn Kamp | Soprano |
| Cari Plachy | Soprano |
| Elizabeth Grizzell | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Susan Schober | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Klaus Georg | Tenor |
| Trevor Mitchell | Tenor |
| Matt Greenberg | Bass |
| Benjamin Rivera | Bass |
| Brian Streem | Bass |