Akiva Grossman Releases New "Hoshanah Rabbah" Musical Project

Singer Akiva Grossman has launched a new musical project titled "Hoshanah Rabbah" for the Sukkot holiday. The project aims to bring the atmosphere of the Hoshanah Rabbah day directly to the holiday table, following Grossman's previous successful works like "Kiddush," "Shalom Zachar," and "Rosh Chodesh." Developed with Nuti Rotman, the concept features a curated playlist of "awakening and praise" melodies, intended to inspire observance of Sukkot traditions with purity and joy.

The project features a special vocal ensemble including Dovy Meisels, Ahrele Samet, and Dudi Pollack. The "Kapela" choir provides additional vocal accompaniment, led by keyboardist Yossi Eisen. Naftali Landsman handled the musical arrangement, while Nuti Rotman was responsible for the vocal arrangement and conducting.

Hershi Segal produced the accompanying music video, serving as director, editor, and colorist. Beni Barzel is credited as the producer, and Zeira designed the cover art. The "Hoshanah Rabbah" project combines professional production quality with a deep spiritual message, seeking to resonate the unique holiday atmosphere in every home and sukkah.

This release joins a recent wave of new musical works for Sukkot, including a collaboration between singer Idan Raichel and Rabbi Yigal Cohen titled "Lehiyot B'simcha," and a song called "Lema'an Echai" by Yehoram Gaon and Aharon Razel. Grossman's project is noted for its distinctive blend of leading voices in Hasidic music with impressive, professional musical production.