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Rejoice with Itzhak Perlman & Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
Season 41
Episode 35
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and renowned cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot join forces for a musical exploration of liturgical and traditional works in new arrangements for both chamber orchestra and klezmer settings. The program of songs are alternately joyful and intensely moving. Perlman provides elucidating and historical commentary as well as humor.
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