At New London Synagogue Cantor Heller, September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 An evening of song invited by the song shul of Canada in their tour with Cantor Simon and Mrs Aliza Spiro. Hosting at New London Synagogue it’s Cantor Yoav Oved and guest Cantor David Rome who shared songs composed by British Jewish composers accompanied by the excellent pianist Leo Nicholson. In the audience friends from Belsize Square Synagogue as well as scholars Alex Knapp and Charles Heller, Geraldine Auerbach MBE, my dear friend Cantor Moshe Dubiner between others. Al little taste of my contribution which was not from a British composer, but to honour music and our Creator. Related Hazzanut Music
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