The death of Mikis Theodorakis on Sept. 2 and the arrival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, on Sept. 6 brought together in my mind two favorite recordings with a beautiful solemnity. (3 pieces from each, playlist in Comments)
Poetica - Music written and conducted by Theodorakis, words by Dionisis Karatzas, sung by Maria Farantouri
El Canto Espiritual Judeoespañol - Sephardic music performed by Alia Música, led by Miguel Sánchez
