Score
Ya rab al salaam, Shalom Aleichem / Paul Stanhope.
Library shelf no. 782.55542/STA 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This choral piece is based on two traditional peace songs: 'Ya rab al salaam' - a traditional Palestinian song and 'Shalom Aleichem' a traditional Hebrew song about the angels of peace. Both traditional songs are introduced separately and then sung simultaneously. The exchange of songs between 'Arabic' singer and 'Hebrew' singer is an intended symbol of reconciliation.
Work Details
Year: 2011
Instrumentation: SATB Choir with soprano and tenor soloists.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium
First performance: by Sydney Chamber Choir — 18 Apr 11. Great Hall, Sydney University
Subjects
- Has as subject/About: Anti-War
Performances of this work
10 Dec 2016: at Coro Austral (St Luke's Anglican Church (Enmore)). Featuring Coro Austral.
18 Apr 11: Great Hall, Sydney University. Featuring Sydney Chamber Choir.
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