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Zamir@50

The Zamir Chorale of Boston
Celebrating 50 years of music with a mission

50th logoIn 1969, a 21-year-old Joshua Jacobson, along with his buddy, Lou Garber, turned his passion for Jewish music into a vision that few could have imagined at that time, the Zamir Chorale of Boston.

Fast forward nearly five decades later—Zamir, performing on stages across Europe, Israel, and North America, has achieved the distinction for setting the bar for Jewish musical excellence and innovation, with its mission: To bring the joy of Jewish music that transcends age, religious and ethnic background to audiences throughout the world. Zamir has remained committed to the highest quality performance of music that spans thousands of years, four continents, and a variety of styles, both popular and classical. Josh Jacobson, an award-winning conductor, is now considered to be one of the world’s leading authorities on Jewish choral music.

Zamir celebrates its 50th year of touching people’s hearts in the 2018-19 season with programs and initiatives that will enhance Zamir’s legacy for the future, recall past accomplishments and launch new initiatives to continue Zamir’s reputation as “America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble” (American Record Guide).

Highlights include:
  • Creation of a first-ever international virtual choir using Louis Lewandowski’s great “Halleluyoh,” performed by hundreds of singers from around the world and capturing a Jewish musical gem that can be seen across the globe and preserved for years to come.
  • A Cabaret Reception kicks off the 50th season on Thursday evening, October 11, 2018, at Newton City Hall, premiering the “Halleluyoh” Virtual Choir, and delighting in food, drink, and a few of Zamir’s favorite selections.
  • An in-depth, web-based resource for any musical professional, conductor, singer, scholar, or music lover looking for choral music connected to the Jewish traditions. Cataloguing these works is Zamir’s way of sustaining a precious cultural heritage.
  • A gala concert at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, honoring Josh Jacobson, and showcasing the best of Jewish choral music, drawn from five decades of concertizing, and a look to the future. By featuring newly commissioned works from composers Jeremiah Klarman, Ken Lampl, Jonathan Leshnoff, Charles Osborne, Nick Page, and Benjie Ellen Schiller, Zamir will add continuity to the depth, breadth and beauty of Jewish music.
  • Alumni activities throughout the season. Visit our alumni page for details.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of music with a mission!

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For further details, or to donate, contact manager@zamir.org.

Zamir@50 Committee: Joyce and Michael Bohnen, Chairs; Peter and Nancy Finn, Robert and Myra Snyder, Co-chairs; Gilbert Schiffer, Chairman, Zamir Board of Directors; Joshua Jacobson, Artistic Director; Barbara Gaffin, Managing Director
Zamir@50 Cabaret Committee: Susie and Freddy Jacobs, Chairs; Joyce Bohnen, Frumie Burns, Barbara Gaffin, Sheri Olans
Zamir@50 Alumni Committee: Alan Teperow, Chair; Ruth Birnbaum Pernick and Susan Rubin, Co-chairs

 

 

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While You’re Home…

Zamir has always been about community. A community of expression. A community of exploration. A community of tradition and innovation. And while we cannot see you in concert, we will bring you music videos and programs that we hope will bring you some relief and perhaps even joy.

We are now posting weekly messages with music that will “delight the soul.” We also are featuring monthly "Zoominars" on various musical topics taught by members of the Zamir musical staff. These one-hour sessions will be held Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM on Dec. 8, 2020; Jan. 5, 2021; Feb. 2; March 2, April 6, and May 4. Topics TBA. You'll need to sign up for Zamir's email list so that you can register in order to receive the link.

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WATCH "Kolot Nashim: Jewish Music by Women Conductors," a year-long program celebrating the many roles of women in Jewish music. The first major production was streamed on YouTube Premiere on November 17, 2020. It featured Artistic Director Josh Jacobson and Zamir alumna Lidiya Yankovskaya as co-hosts, interviews with composers Nurit Hirsh, Alice Parker and Meira Warshauer with video performances of their works, including the world premiere virtual performance of Warshauer’s “Place These Words.” Part two will be streamed on May 25, 2021.

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Josh's Musings
Josh Jacobson, Artistic Director, Zamir Chorale of Boston, has a new blog: The Concert Programming Dilemma. "It’s good to struggle. When we struggle we continue to discover. Complacency is fatal."
 

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