Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Vronský, Petr
2. Xu, Yi-An
3. Golberg, Maria
4. Weiss, Dana
5. Suchobok, Zina
6. Lovenberg, Eliana
7. Ringelstein, Rachel
8. Hirata, Yasuko
9. Carmel, Nahara
10. Ravid, Dafna
11. Zarhi, Ron
12. Fleischer, Tsippi.
13. Vokalquintett Berlin, performer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf
14. Moravská filharmonie.
15. Operah ha-Yiśreʼelit.

Description

1. 1 audio disc : digital, stereo; 4 3/ in.

Uniform title

1. Vocal music. Selections

Alternative title

1. Vocal music.

Subject

1. Maḥfūẓ, Najīb, 1911-2006 > Correspondence > Musical settings
2. Abraham (Biblical patriarch) > Drama
3. Vocal quintets, Unaccompanied
4. Music theater > Juvenile
5. Animals > Juvenile drama
6. Monologues with music (Voice with instrumental ensemble)
7. Symphonies (Vocal quartet with instrumental ensemble)
8. Oratorios
9. Choruses, Secular (Women's voices) with instrumental ensemble
10. Monotheism > Drama

Contents

1. A letter from Naguib Mahfouz : for vocal quintet (5:45) -- The animals' wish : a musical stage work for children. The bird ; The fish ; The bee ; The gazelle ; The camel (8:50) -- Symphony no. 6, "The eyes, mirror of the soul." Old : Interference (cruel) ; True insight ; What are young people looking for? ; Bottomless fear (of death) ; Sadness ; Is there still more to teach me? (cynical) ; Young. It's just starting ; Don't fool me (says a boy to his friend) ; Everyone is so clever--(says the little boy to himself) ; Sweet dreams soon ; It's really funny ; Tell me, grandpa ; Tell me more, grandpa ; Sometimes I'm sad ; Agitated, driven to tears ; I must grow up (Finale) (20:05) -- Avram : an oratorio portraying the birth of monotheism. Exposition of the believers. Parts 1-2 ; The ecstasy of the believers ; The believers struggle with one another. Love of the land ; Pursuit of peace ; As we part ; Coda : chorale, Avram (26:17).

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. The 1st work for vocal quintet; the 2nd for flute, clarinet, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, and narrator; the 3rd for vocal quartet, strings, 2 prepared pianos; the 4th for women's choir, 3 harps, and 5 violins.
2. Title and statement of responsibility also printed in Hebrew on disc label.
3. Compact disc.
4. Program and biographical notes in English and Hebrew with lyrics (69, 49 p. : ill., music, ports. (some col.)) inserted in container.

Event (note)

1. Recorded in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 20, 2012 (1st work); Olomouc, Czech Republic, Apr. 13, 2012 (2nd work); Clairmont Concert Hall, Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, July 10-20, 2012 (3rd work); and Tel Aviv-Yafo Music Center, Dec. 17, 2012.

Language (note)

1. Sung in Arabic, English, German, French, Greek, and Hebrew (1st work); Hebrew and Arabic (2nd work); Hebrew (3rd work); and Hebrew, Arabic, and Greek (4th work).