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Yaakov Lemmer is an internationally performing Jewish cantor, singer, and concert artist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is often recognized for his smooth tenor voice, his dramatic tone, and his ability to sing in several languages and styles. Trained by top cantors from a young age, Lemmer had years of practice to perfect his technique. Training and education through various teachers and educational institutes has given "Yanky" his own personal style and influence. Lemmer is in demand as part of the international music and Jewish communities alike. From concerts in the United States to events and performances throughout Europe and Israel, Yaakov Lemmer is described as a positive and powerful stage presence. In September 2013 it was announced that he would follow the current cantor of Lincoln Square Synagogue, a Modern Orthodox congregation in New York City. Lemmer is due to start full-time Head Cantor duties in 2014.〔 〕 The current Cantor, Sherwood Goffin, has been serving in the synagogue since its founding in 1965.〔" 〕 __FORCETOC__ == Early life == Yaakov Lemmer was born on November 6, 1983, in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, to parents of Jewish descent. Borough Park is known for being a prominently Orthodox neighborhood. This was where the young singer grew and developed. When asked about what inspired him to train in and become involved with religious music, Lemmer responded that it was his father's passion for music. Every Sunday night, for two hours, Jewish radio persona Bernhaut helped to spark Lemmer's interest.〔 Listening to well-known Jewish music and radio in his early life fueled a fire for music and liturgy. Lemmer recalls some of his biggest inspirations to be the greats of the Golden Age of cantorial music such as: Hershman, Rosenblatt, and Kwartin.〔 Additionally, cantor Moshe Stern had a tremendous influence on his cantorial style. Lemmer's father would walk many miles to listen to Cantor Stern on his visiting Shabbat services.〔 The young Lemmer received his first formal cantorial training at Young Israel of Beth El, a local shul in Borough Park. Here he functioned as the main soloist in the choir, under the training of Cantors Benzion Miller and Azi Schwartz. As a result of his performance and skill, Lemmer received a scholarship to the Belz School of Jewish Music at Yeshiva University. He studied and practiced with cantors Joseph Malovany and Bernard Beer.〔 Lemmer graduated with a masters degree in special education. His passion drove Lemmer to pursue his musical and cantorial career in addition to a job in education. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Yaakov Lemmer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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