Cantor Moshe Koussevitzky Sings "Aneinu"
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Moshe Kussevitsky
1899 - 1966
There's a famous Hebrew saying, Al Ta'am Varei'ach Ein Lehivakei'ach - You can't argue over taste or smell. This is a very fortunate epithet in regards to taste in Chazanut and Chazanim. Everyone's an expert and every Shul-going Jew knows what a good Chazan is.
Whilst not everyone will agree that Moshe Kussevitsky was the finest Chazan who ever lived (see above!), it's inconceivable that anyone would say that he wasn't at least, one of the finest.
Moshe Kussevitsky is regarded generally as the Chazan's Chazan. He was possessed of an outstanding, well-trained, tenor voice of extraordinay range and flexibility and an innate understanding of the art of Chazanut.
Moshe was born on June 9th 1899 at Smargon in Vilna, Lithuania and came from a background of Chazanut. Moshe was the oldest of the four brothers, with Jacob, Simcha and David and, as is well-known, they all went on to become famous Chazanim in their own right.
Moshe began his career at the age of eight as an alto in the choir of Chazan Shlepak and as he grew up he toyed with the idea of becoming an artist or a sculptor. Fortunately, however, he accepted a position as Chazan at the Vilna 'Savel's Shul' and in 1927 he auditioned for the plum position in Poland at the 'Tlomazke Shul' in Warsaw where, against the finest opposition, he was awarded the post. He took the opportunity to study voice and music and throughout his life he always learned Torah.
Being in such an illustrious job, his fame spread around Europe very rapidly and soon he was travelling to Brussels, Antwerp, Vienna and London to give concerts.
During the second world war Moshe took his family to Russia and adopted the name Mikhail Kussevitsky. While he was there he sang in the operas Boris Goudenov, Tosca and Rigoletto.
When he returned to Poland he gave a concert at which the ambassadors of the United Kingdom and the United States were in the audience. As a result of this concert he obtained visas for both countries and came to England until 1947, when he went to settle in America.
Moshe continued to travel and concertise all over the world and there will probably be people reading this who will recall his appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on 13th March 1955. Fortunately he also made numerous recordings and, even though they were produced on comparatively primitive equipment, it is still possible to appreciate the exceptional quality of his voice and his singing on those that have been re-recorded today.
The last post he held was at the famous Temple Beth El in Boro Park, Brooklyn.
Moshe died on August 23rd 1966 and is buried in Jersualem.
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Epitome of the sober aristocratic style, the Cantor must be heard tso one can sense that style's incredible control, power, and feeling. Knocked me out and changed my preference in cantatorial performance. Stunning control of a powerful instrument, thus an echo of the deity he worships and implores. Wow.
Amen
Same here
Well said, this guy makes Pavarotti look like an elementary singer
There’s opera then there’s chazzones one is beautiful and the other divine
Rachel Holtzman what are you smoking? Listen to this and then listen to Pavarotti sing it. czcams.com/video/0q32yvTdcZU/video.html
I grew up in Temple Beth El of Boro Park, where my uncle Saul Kaufman was president for 15 years. He signed the contract to bring Moshe Koussevitsky to Beth El. I spent my childhood and teenage years listening to Koussevitsky. I am 80 years old now, and my memories of listening to Moshe Koussevitsky in the presence of all my family remain the most precious of my life.
i'm 65 yrs.old this week.havin g lived down the block from moshes apt.corner 51st./15th ave.and his brother on the opposite side near 17th ave.these humble giants from the early 60's.remember well moshe's funneral.which year did he arrive to beth el? he lived in great neck.
He started at Beth El in 1953.
My Name is Mordechi Izbicki From Poland .
The hazan is absoluly wonderful I heard him When i was a boy of 10
In my shtetele in poland . I love his type of Davening
Martin
nice
My husband, Ruwin LERNER, was in Warsaw ghetto as a child. He used to live in Pavia Str. with his family. He remembered having heard him as a ´hazan for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in Tlomatskye Synagogue (where his father was a senior official as well). He told me that when Moshe Kussovitzky came over, there was a gathering of up to 5000 non-Jewish Poles gathered outside (all over) the synagogue to hear him singing! Unforgettable!
No interpretation of Aneinu (or Avenu Malkenu, as well) touches me as deeply as Moshe Kussovitzky does! And to what I believe, it’s due to his full dedication to G-d!! Not only to his voice. His 4 sons became very famous around the world after the war. But that’s not the same.
It seems that this extremely high spiritual light and Presence of Hashem, this special anointing of G-d had vanished in the Shoah. Nothing of this spiritual level has existed since the end of the war so far.
I long for having more details about your youth in your shtetele. Thanks.
Expecting your feedback.
B"H wonderful memories thank you
I'm proud to be the grandson of Simcha Kusevitsky.
You can be! Read my comment at the beginning. My husband used to listen to him as a boy when your grandfather came to Warsaw.
He is UNIQUE! His level has never ever been reached so far!
Not only his extraordinary voice but his deep love for H’ is heard in his way of singing.
My father-in-law was the right-hand of the rabbi of the greatest synagogue in Warsaw, which was Tlomatkye. At Rosh Hashana and Kippur, there used to thousands of Poles, despite being antisemite for most of them, gathered outside the synagogue to listen to your grandfather. Whatever cold it was! My husband told me about your most honourable grandfather. It was before the war, obviously!
Then, my husband fled Warsaw ghetto, on foot to be saved in the Soviet Union. After the war, he found NO-ONE!
But isn’t Simcha one of his 4 sons??
You are the great-great grandson of Moshe Kussovitzky father, and one of his 4 sons (out of whom one’s name is also Moshe) was the Moshe (son)’s brother. The 4 of them became famous and outstanding cantors.
I was raised Catholic, and I am so moved to tears by this Cantor's voice. Such beauty driving the human spirit to such emotion.
sat with gentleman, on a plane, he going to the Vatican many many years ago from the usa.
he told me he was going there to catalog catholic hymns. said many are incorporated from jewish cantors.
Koussevitsky's aristocratic style comes through in every one of his recordings especially in his mature years. It never interfered with the warmth and emotional involvement that characterized his davening. One can listen forever to this superb chazzen without tiring. His top tones were an "integral" part of his davening - never superfluous or intended to "show off". The experience was magical; unforgettable.
Moshe came to Tel Aviv when I was a youngster and my father took me to Kol Nidrae services in the Shule in Tel Aviv. Hundreds came to hear him. I was 6 years old and I recall the street around the Shule were packed with people who could not get it so his voice was broadcast on speakers for all to hear.
This recording brought me to cantorial music. I heard it at age 9 and my life changed forever.
Shneynis a bruder!!
Nothing surprising! If we listen to the spirituality of it, we can NEVER remain the same after hearing it.
It transcends body and soul.
My husband heard Moshe Kussovitzky in Warsaw before the war. It was for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in Tlomatskye Synagogue…
one of my favorites,what a delivery!
So much of a Jewish soul is encapsulated in each and every piece Koussevitzky, Rosenblatt and the other great cantors.
To the beloved memory of Jacob Bortnik (12 May 1922-29 january 1993) unforgettable father.
Forever with us.
the greatest cantor of all times,what a voice superb
I think so as well. The greatest of all times!
The Bronx,N.Y. many years ago had old Canton singers they may be gone but not forgotten ✡️💯🇮🇱
Shalom Thanks for the beautiful song
the power of his voice incredible performance
De Corazon .❤
Thank you and all who wrote. We are fortunate to hear these voices and to write these comments
Right you are!
If we can do it, it means we are alive!
For me, Moshe Kussovitzky is unique! It’s one of the rarest voices of pre-war time, and to my standards, the most spiritual one.
My husband used to hear him in the Great Synagogue Tlomatskye in Warsaw for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Thousands of Poles gathered outside to listened to him…
My husband, only surviver of a very large family, remembered….
one of his best interpretations. who cares if his voice is tired. nobody can sing like this anymore.
Precioso Canto.Bendito CANTOR .
wow, what a voice
Greatest of all time
We have some wonderful chazanim today, but those of yesteryear just send shivers through me. I heard Moshe Kousevitsky as a kid when he came to Chovevei Torah on Eastern Parkway for a Shabbos and my father got tickets for the both of us. We didn't finish till 4pm but we never realized the hours that passed because we were so enthralled.
I used to look down at him from the Temple Beth El choir loft - and feel his support as I began to sing my solos - it was a very special time - he was a very special artist - he was definitely connected to The Almighty - if anyone could get through - he could - Shalom my friend -
magnifique interpretation trop beau
such control of the voice, from top to bottom, brilliant
Lo escuche de pequeña ,no se me olvidara NUNCA
What a magnificent godly beautiful voice. It just grips my soul.
Such unbelievable feeling and vocal artistry. Pure joy to hear.
Ben Marder
גדול מן החיים
Amazing technique and adroit phrasing, combined with heartfelt, passionate singing and "hitlahavut."
As an alto soloist at Samuel Sterner's choir, I remember we has a concert in 1962 at the Romainisher shul which included the 3 remaining Koussevitzky Moshe, David and Simcha from South Africa. It was truly unforgettable.
I listened to this 10 times in a row. Love it! I love Yakov Starks performance of this too
Nice words
having been born in '59 in boropark were my neighbors,moshe had an apt.in apt.building in my block on the corner of 15th ave.his brother duvid lived on 51 st.nr.17 ave.i remember him walking to shul.was to young to understand chazzunus in the mid-'60's,but remember driving on my bicycle one day in front of temple beth el asking why there was a crowd,i was told it's chazzan moshe's funeral.
Thank you so much for sharing this precious gem!
smooth yet powerful also a beautiful composition
Замечательное пение,в котором слышится вся грусть и надежда, гонимого еврейского народа на протяжении веков.
.Врач из Петербурга.
Exactly what I feel!
wonderful voice,wonderful technique, thank
he is in the angels choir
Outstanding !!!
one of the greatest pieces of chazzanus ever recorded
Wonderful chantting of Aneinu by Cantor Moshe Koussevitzky
One of the rare recordings from the pre-war period!
Amazing! TY for posting.
The Greatest!
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more. Im a student of his music
I am a retired chazzen who appreciated all of the. old masters. My beloved grandmothers both called me their little Kosovottsy and Moishe Oiishe. This was before throat surgery. Listening to them as well as Azi Schwartz is so calming!
Greatest cantor in all generations.
Oh, please.
Incredible...
Deborah Rutenberg
I was raised in Brooklyn 1944-
Moshe K temple Beth el
David K at Beth am
Enjoyed both
PRECIOSO.BENDITO
Wow. ❤
thank you
That's the real thing, a golden voice with all the ingredients in it...... ''ולא קם כמשה עוד בישראל''
The best of the best
Great voice. Great technique. Sets my spine tingling. His very top notes are just slightly off-centre. The rest is sheer inspiration.
Apesar de eu não saber o que é aneinu gostei muito.
What can I say? This is as good as it gets.
This is what I should have been. I am sometimes sad I did not pursue it.
+MONGO LOID My grandfather too. He sang with some of the best include Simcha Koussevitsky, Berele Chagy in duets, solos and choirs. But he too gave up the idea of becoming one. :( Perhaps you have time still?
+Daniel Isaac Thanks!
the GREATEST of the great…
The Babe Ruth of the cantor's.
Well said
No ´hazan has touched my soul as deeply as Moshe Kussovitzky (father) does. Due to his high-levelled spirituality, obviously. His singing transcends heaven and earth… He sings for G-d. So, no show-off. He is far beyond. When he sings, he brings heavens to earth. He hit the Jewish soul and takes it to heaven. A unique spiritual experience.
My husband remembered hearing him in Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur when he came to the Great Synagogue of Tlomatskye in Warsaw. Thousands of non-Jewish Poles (up to 5000) gathered outside the synagogue, all over, to listen to him at that time. All this outstanding spirituality seems to have vanished in the Shoah, since such a level has never been found afterwards. My husband ran away from Warsaw ghetto as a young child, prepared by his parents to flee and find refuge in the Soviet Union… and in Poland, from a very large family, no-one remained… He walked alone for weeks, crossing a huge forest… His father was a senior official in Tlomatskye Synagogue as well as in the Warsaw Town-Hall, so he could not leave the people helpless, and he paid it with his own life. His young sister was too young to leave, and his 2 eldest brothers, being Aryen-like, opted out of seeking a hiding place on the grounds that they could easily sneak in among nazis to get Some food for the family…
the king of kings
Oh, incredible
מרגש
hes best ever
none better!
מקסים!!!!
Moving!
Simply glorious!!!! Salud y paz desde Guatemala Centroamérica.
נפלא ביותר
דובי בר and a
Such a shame that this style of davening has today mostly been relegated to the concert hall as a form of entertainment.
Daven in Edgware United synagogue and you will hear chazzanut
Unfortunately, that is the case. Originally, chazzanut, or chazzonus was an integral part of the davening. It has become ancillary at best.
I definitely agree with you!
Even in my synagogue (South of France) there still was some coloured-hazzanut prayers. This year at Rosh Hashana, nothing! Why? They died. There are few Ashkenazim in France, and a great lot of Sephardic Jews. My synagogue realised that so for Kippur (in a few days), they invited hazzan Ivo Steinmetz from England. He sounds pretty good. We’ll see. But in order to fully appreciate him, I know I should never ever compare with the greatest ones in the past.
@@hashatz
That’s right! A lot of services in Central Europe were only sung!!
i guess to remembert his record was of his last ones. he was allready "growing into earth" ( "ich wachs in die erd arain") as he said.
my father z’l would say; “if we knew what to ask for we would be on a very high madrega; zohg zihch nihsht, HaShem knows exactly what we need…”
Unfortunately, I was 12 and can't remember if there was a recording. I know that there were recordings of cantor Ganchoff and the choir live at Grossinger's Hotel on the Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur davening when I was singing with the choir in 1961 and 1962. I sang many solos like Zochreinu, Kvakoras, V'chol Maminim Haben Yakir and many others. Please see my recording from NBC "Jewish High Holiday Prayer Special" singing with Samuel Sterner's choir.
Thanks a lot!
The high note at 5:20 is straight 🔥
חזן ענק
This singing is inspirational! Was Serge Koussevitsky a relative of his by chance?
As far as I know, it means "answer us" -- a Jewish prayer of atonement, asking God to forgive and protect his followers. I suppose that it's close to "Gospodi, Pomilui!" ("Lord, have mercy upon us!) in Orthodox Church.
Right.
where can I find the lyrics?
My siddur says:
'anenu (adoshem) 'anenu.
be-yom tzom ta'anithenu.
ki vtzara ghdola anachnu.
al-tefen al-rish'enu.
we-al-taster panekha mimmennu. ....
Since Rachel Holtzman endorsed Yaacov Stark-- & I Never endorse today's cantors-- I listened to Stark.
The words "Pachad Yitzchok" confirmed that Stark "hasn't got it."
Yechiel Yehoshua i know its 2 years later but just in case you haven't found the words yet its in Slichos near the end.
Avi Scherman
The best ever!!!!!
Anyone have this zemira written down ?
Does anyone have translation of what he sings
What part of tefilla is this song? If somebody could tell me where I could find the lyrics, it'd be much appreciated. I need to learn this song.
It's at the end of the daily selichos said from the week of Rosh Hashana until Yom Kippur.
@@dovysilber Actually from the week before Rosh HaShone according to the Ashkenazi liturgy.
Is this composition from Cantor Mordecai Hershman ???
משה נעהני
אני משיב לך בעברית, בהחלט מדהים אני מאוד נהנה לשמוע את קולו החזני, האם יש ברשותך הקלטות נדירות של משפחת מלבסקי האגדית? מאבר למה שיש כאן ביוטיוב? אני חובב פרקי חזנות גם עם אנני אדם דתי.
grahet voes
sheybane
what does Aneinu mean? this style is siliar to old iranian singing, amazing!!!!!!
You can find an English translation on Wikipedia: Article: "Aneinu."
Answer us
Answer us
Jews from certain areas of Europe and chassidim pronounce it "aneini." Just like "Borich atoh Hashem Elokaini."
No. Aneini is “answer me”, aneinu is “answer us”.
Both are in Rosh Hashana and Kippur prayers.
Although you are right to mention the different pronunciations according to places, this is not the case here.
He was not well when this recording was made. Compare with his earlier recordings.
No! This recording is from his father, recorded in 1925! There are very very few recordings of hazzanim before the Shoah! Everything was destroyed. You made the confusion with one of his sons with the same name, as many do.
A whole world disappeared and will never be back again.
Ryrty
ich finde der klingt sehr ähnlich wie der Oberkantor von wien
only HaShem can sing better ...
Lol
It is not possible to sing like this if your voice is tired