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Solomon, Robbie

Cantor Robbie Solomon is internationally known as a composer of Jewish choral works and synagogue repertoire. His stirring anthem “Leaving Mother Russia,” written in 1979, became the rallying cry of the Soviet Jewry movement and established him as a musical interpreter of Jewish conscience. He has since authored dozens of songs of Jewish content, including “World of Our Fathers,” “Falasha Nevermore,” "Peace by Piece,” and is well known as a performer/song writer with the popular Jewish music group SAFAM. In addition to over ten original CD’s with SAFAM, Cantor Solomon’s works have been performed and recorded by numerous cantors and choirs throughout the world.
His many published and recorded works include a Choral Series published by Transcontinental Music Publications, Zimrat Shalom, a Friday night service written for Congregation Neveh Shalom, Portland, OR in1989; a Havdalah service for Temple Emanuel, Worcester, MA in 1993; a Torah Service for Temple Beth-El, Northbrook, IL in 1999 and a Friday night service written for Temple Emanu-El of Atlanta, GA in 2008. A collection of his pieces for synagogue, The Robbie Solomon Collection Vol. 1, was published along with an accompanying CD in 2008.
Solomon’s synagogue works are characterized by their melodic lyricism and accessibility. As a cantor, Robbie fashions his compositions for use in the services. His music strives to bring the voice of the congregation into the prayers, mixing the familiar with the new.
A major accomplishment in recent years was the production of Cantor Robbie Solomon’s full-length original musical, The Orphan Queen--the story of Esther,” which has been produced in several locations since it’s first run in 1997 including a four week engagement in the Spring of 1999 at the Jewish Theatre of New England.
Along with an Orthodox upbringing in Baltimore, Maryland, and rabbinical study at the Hebrew Union College, Cantor Solomon received conservatory training at the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem, Berklee College of Music, and New England Conservatory. He is certified with both the Reform and Conservative movements, the ACC and CA respectively.
Cantor Solomon is presently the cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in Baltimore, MD where he lives with his wife Helen and two sons, Byron and Sam.
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Al Hanisim (For the Miracles)
Solomon, Robbie
Item #: 993175
What a versatile setting this is! It can be performed as a trio (or even as a duet with a bit of careful editing); solo with SA, TB or SB; or with your children's choir. Perfect for Chanukah or holiday/winter concerts. Part of the Robbie Solomon Choral Series
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Complete Jewish Songbook For Children Volume I, The: Manginot
Stephen Richards, editor
Item #: 991700
Newly repackaged edition! Look no further than this collection for Jewish children's songs for various times of the year, including Songs of Israel, Songs to Grow Up With, Songs for the Jewish New Year, Songs for the 3 Festivals, Songs for Chanukah, Songs for Other Holidays, Songs in Rememberance...
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Mi Shebeirach (A Prayer for Healing and Celebration)
Solomon, Robbie
Item #: 993172
Now more than ever, the healing text of Mi Shebeirach needs to be heard. Cantor Solomon's setting utilizes warm choral writing, lyric solo lines and employs both Hebrew and English throughout. There is an alternative text for celebrations. Part of the Robbie Solomon Choral Series
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Or Zarua Latzadik
Item #: 993405
Cantor Solomon continues to prove time and time again that his talent goes far beyond writing the iconic songs behind the band Safam; his prowess at choral composition is rarely matched. His arranging shines immediately from the vocal "beams of light" with which this piece begins, and carries thr...
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Peace By Piece
Solomon, Robbie
Item #: 993174
From the Robbie Solomon Choral Series. Using gospel music-style idioms as a vehicle, the text of Piece By Peace encapsulates one of the most important beliefs of Judaism, bringing healing to the world. Excellent for ecumenical services or concerts.
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Pit'chu Li
Solomon, Robbie/Jacobson, Joshua, arr.
Item #: 982019
Psalm 118:20-24. An exuberant neo-Hassidic-style setting of the Hallel prayer
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Yah Ribon Alam (God of This and All Worlds)
Solomon, Robbie
Item #: 993176
The widely performed and much loved z'mirah (Sabbath table song) arranged for a huge-sounding choir. Part of the Robbie Solomon Choral Series. Available on CD on Soul of Sabbath (Zamir Chorale)
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Yismechu (Those Who Keep the Sabbath)
Solomon, Robbie
Item #: 993173
The hit by Solomon's group Safam is now available for your choir. Part of the Robbie Solomon Choral Series. Text from Isaiah 58:13, Genesis 2:3, Exodus 20:11, 31:17
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Shabbat Anthology Volume I CD
Dunn, J. Mark/Eglash, Joel N., prods.
Item #: 950106
A wonderful collection of 28 Shabbat songs and niggunim (wordless melodies), sung by original artists and well-known cantors, including Alane Katzew, Jack Mendelson, Bruce Ruben, Josee Wolff and many more. Stylistically, the music encompasses many of the traditions of Jewish music: from contempor...
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