Cantor Jack Mendelson has a wide array of concerts and programs for your next fund-raiser, artistic festival, or cultural evening. Here is a sampling of his offerings:
“A Time For Freedom”
The trial of Anatoly Scharansky
Music: Charles Davidson
Libretto: Samuel Rosenbaum
A musical/dramatic recreation of the famous trial which took place in the former Soviet Union. Jacob Mendelson created the role of Scharansky, performed with the great man in attendance, 1987, in the Jerusalem theatre.
Performed with a troupe of 4 singers and a pianist.
“A Cantor’s Tale”
Follow up concert and Q&A to the showing of “A Cantors Tale,” the award winning documentary about the life and career of Cantor Jacob Ben-Zion Mendelson.
“An Evening with the Afro-Semitic Experience”
Teaming up with the Afro-Semitic Experience, Cantor Jack Mendelson will dazzle the audience with a fusion of Cantorial Art Music and Jazz.
Exciting Jewish Recitals
- Duo recital with American Jazz improvisational pianist Anthony Coleman, including Cantorial, Yiddish and Sephardic music.
- Solo recital/informance with pianist: Jacob Mendelson will present a recital of Jewish Music tailored to your needs, drawing upon his unique life experiences with some of the greatest figures in the history of Jewish music, in his patented story telling style.
Kids Kantorial Koncert
A uniquely Jewish happening for the 3 and 4 year olds. An interactive experience with a master teacher and musician, drawing upon over thirty years of experience introducing nursery school kids to the joy of Jewish Music.
