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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM (doors open at 4:30 AM)

Le 9e (Eaton Centre)

Tickets from $30 (plus fees and taxes)

About the Concert

Caprice : Hallelujah – The musical heritage of certain Jewish communities in 17th- and 18th-century Europe—particularly in Italy, Holland, England, and other regions—offers a striking exampleof the convergence between ancient Jewish cantorial traditions and contemporary European musical styles. 

A number of these works were commissioned by Jewish communities from non-Jewish composers, such as Carlo Grossi and Christoph-Gottlieb Lidarti, who nonethelessset Hebrew texts within their compositions. This unique cultural exchange gave rise to a repertoire of remarkable richness and originality. 

This program presents a selection of these works, alongside modern compositions and arrangements inspired by 18th-century sources, creating a dialogue betweenhistorical traditions and contemporary perspectives. 

Musicians 

David Shemer  

Eminent harpsichordist and pioneer of early music in Israel 

Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra  

Internationally acclaimed baroque ensemble from Jerusalem 

Gideon Zelermyer 

GRAMMY Award–winning cantor and tenor 

Program 

Quedusha – From the manuscript of Hazzan Joseph ben Isaac Sarfati, Amsterdam, 18th century 

Alon Schab – Song for Inauguration of the Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam based on the manuscript of Hazzan Joseph ben Isaac Sarfati 

David Shemer (arr.) – Nish’al lakh El, Lebetekha, From the manuscript of Hazzan Joseph ben Isaac Sarfati 

S. Rossi – Sonata in Dialoigo detta La Viena, Sonata Moderna         

David Shemer (arr.) – Kol Hakahal, Im Kol Sareh, From the manuscript of Hazzan Joseph ben Isaac Sarfati 

C. Grossi – Cantata Ebraica 

Noa Shemer – Hallel, based on “The Ancient Melodies: the Liturgy of the Spanish and  Portuguiese Jews”; London, 1857 

Ch.-G. Lidarti – Kol Haneshama 

Anonymous – Dove in the Clefts of the Rock, Hosha’ana Rabbah in Casale Monferrato (1732) 

⏳ The concert will last approximately 60 minutes.

Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Restaurant

In addition to your concert, you can make a dinner reservation at the Ile-de-France restaurant, with a meal prepared by renowned chefs Derek Dammann and Liam Hopkins. Reserve here.

Music at 5 PM at Le 9e

On the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 PM, we invite the public to enjoy a glass during the concerts, meet the artists, and book at the 9e Île-de-France restaurant for post-concert dinner.

Press Reviews

New York Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Caprice invites the listener to rehear the world"

La Presse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Extraordinary moments that truly moved people!"

San Francisco Classical Voices ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  "This renowned ensemble was outstanding"

Montreal Gazette ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An unforgettable evening!"

Age requirement: 8+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible

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Seating plan :

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Refunds

No refunds

Access for persons with mobility impairment

Yes

Free for Accompanying Person

Yes

Le 9e Grande Salle, 9th floor of the Eaton Center, 1500 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, H3A 3S8

Indigo Eaton Center, 1801 McGill College, Montréal, QC H3A 1Z4