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℗ 2023 Cedille Records
Released | October 13, 2023 |
Duration | 1h 01m 54s |
Record Label | Cedille Records |
Catalogue No. | CDR 90000 225 |
Genre | Classical (Chanukah) |
Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah
Chicago a cappella
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
1.1
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Oh, Chanukah - Y'mei Hachanukah (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum)
Traditional; Robert Applebaum; Chicago a cappella |
3:23 | |||
1.2
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S'vivon (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Steve Barnett)
Traditional; Steve Barnett; Chicago a cappella |
1:22 | |||
1.3
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Oy, ir kleyne likhtelekh (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman)
Traditional; Morris Rosenfeld; Mark Zuckerman; Chicago a cappella |
3:54 | |||
1.4
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Chanukah Lights
Gerald Cohen; Chicago a cappella |
2:50 | |||
1.5
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Haneirot halalu
Robert Applebaum; Various; Traditional; Chicago a cappella |
4:41 | |||
1.6
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Al hanissim (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Elliot Z. Levine)
Traditional; Elliot Z. Levine; Chicago a cappella |
1:47 | |||
1.7
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Al hanissim (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum)
Traditional; Robert Applebaum; Chicago a cappella |
4:02 | |||
1.8
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Al hanisim
Joshua Fishbein; Traditional; Chicago a cappella |
4:42 | |||
Hallel Cantata
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1.9
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No. 1, Hal'luyah!
Daniel Tunkel; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella; Kristin Lelm |
1:28 | |||
1.10
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No. 2, B'tzeit Yisrael
Daniel Tunkel; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella |
1:53 | |||
1.11
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No. 3, Adonai z'charanu
Daniel Tunkel; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella; Emily Price |
2:26 | |||
1.12
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No. 6, Hodu
Daniel Tunkel; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella |
1:30 | |||
1.13
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Maoz tzur (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum)
Traditional; Robert Applebaum; Chicago a cappella |
5:25 | |||
1.14
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Lo v'chayil
Elliot Z. Levine; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella |
3:04 | |||
1.15
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Fayer, fayer (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman)
Vladimir Heyfetz; Mark Zuckerman; Chicago a cappella |
1:00 | |||
1.16
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Funky Dreidel (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum)
Samuel E. Goldfarb; Samuel S. Grossman; Robert Applebaum; Chicago a cappella |
3:38 | |||
1.17
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Ikh bin a kleyner dreydl (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman)
Mikhl Gelbart; Mark Zuckerman; Chicago a cappella |
1:25 | |||
1.18
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Biy'mey Mattityahu
Jonathan M. Miller; Traditional; Chicago a cappella |
4:21 | |||
1.19
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Aleih neiri (Arr. for Voice & Vocal Ensemble by Joshua Jacobson)
Chaim Parchi; Joshua Jacobson; Chicago a cappella; Susan Schober |
3:59 | |||
1.20
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Lo yisa goy
Stacy Garrop; Anonymous; Chicago a cappella |
5:04 |
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.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Cedille Records Studio Masters
Tracks 19, 20 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 96 kHz / 24-bit
Tracks 19, 20 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 96 kHz / 24-bit
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -3.64 -12.74 to -0.32 | -26.69 -34.62 to -23.73 | -22.79 -31.20 to -19.80 | 14 12 to 19 | |
1 | Oh, Chanukah - Y'mei Hachanukah (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum) | -2.75 | -25.62 | -22.1 | 15 |
2 | S'vivon (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Steve Barnett) | -2.75 | -24.17 | -20.0 | 12 |
3 | Oy, ir kleyne likhtelekh (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman) | -4.65 | -25.39 | -22.1 | 13 |
4 | Chanukah Lights | -6.35 | -27.85 | -24.4 | 12 |
5 | Haneirot halalu | -2.74 | -25.11 | -21.3 | 14 |
6 | Al hanissim (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Elliot Z. Levine) | -3.46 | -28.30 | -24.5 | 13 |
7 | Al hanissim (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum) | -2.74 | -27.14 | -23.2 | 16 |
8 | Al hanisim | -2.74 | -25.64 | -21.3 | 13 |
9 | No. 1, Hal'luyah! | -2.74 | -23.88 | -19.8 | 13 |
10 | No. 2, B'tzeit Yisrael | -2.74 | -23.73 | -20.3 | 13 |
11 | No. 3, Adonai z'charanu | -2.74 | -27.87 | -23.6 | 14 |
12 | No. 6, Hodu | -3.90 | -27.31 | -23.5 | 14 |
13 | Maoz tzur (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum) | -2.74 | -24.91 | -21.2 | 13 |
14 | Lo v'chayil | -4.33 | -29.47 | -25.8 | 14 |
15 | Fayer, fayer (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman) | -2.78 | -24.86 | -20.9 | 12 |
16 | Funky Dreidel (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Robert Applebaum) | -2.74 | -24.68 | -19.9 | 13 |
17 | Ikh bin a kleyner dreydl (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Mark Zuckerman) | -2.75 | -27.14 | -23.2 | 14 |
18 | Biy'mey Mattityahu | -0.32 | -27.49 | -23.7 | 19 |
19 | Aleih neiri (Arr. for Voice & Vocal Ensemble by Joshua Jacobson) | -12.74 | -34.62 | -31.2 | 13 |
20 | Lo yisa goy | -4.04 | -28.69 | -23.7 | 15 |