Hanukkah Overture for String Orchestra and Clarinet - Adam Shugar

Hanukkah Overture (original version for string orchestra and clarinet)
(for score and parts please contact Adam directly at [e-mail])
Orchestre Nouvelle Génération
Airat Ichmouratov, conductor
Mark Simons, clarinet
Hanukkah Overture was inspired by memories of my first Hanukkah with my grandmother and family. Composing the overture was an extraordinary and nostalgic experience. The piece is in four sections, and takes the listener through four moments during the Festival of Lights.
'Lighting the Menorah' (0:00) is the first part, symbolizing the shimmering light from the candles and the warm glow of the menorah. 'Ma'oz Tzur' (1:02) is traditionally sung after lighting the candles. While the hymn has used many different melodies over the past seven or eight hundred years, I adapted a melody that first appeared as early as 1450. 'Gelt and Gift Giving' (2:20) follows, where gifts are joyfully exchanged between relatives and children traditionally receive delicious chocolate in the shape of coins. Lastly, it is time to play with 'The Dreidel' (5:02), the popular game that involves a spinning top and a collection of game pieces in the center of the table. The music reflects the twirling of the Dreidel and the fast-paced nature of the game
November 23, 2013
Salle Claude-Champagne
Sound: Alain Aubut
Camera Operator: Alain Tétrault
Hanukkah Overture is also available in a version for full orchestra.

[@johnpohran2133]

Great piece Adam - congrats!

[@neillukatch6209]

Thank you, Mr. Shugar, for this lovely accompaniment to the holiday.

[@keishab7522]

The best that I have heard! Ahhhhhh, music! Channukah should last longer!! All through Christmas and New Year. 😁 Happy CHanukkah!!

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Bravo bravissimo From the mystery and sacredness to the yearning and nostalgia and on towards and into the joyous lily of klezmer, amazing journey for Chanukah

[@moonbeamslilacsroses]

Fantastic... Thank you so much sharing this wonderful music and tribute to Chanukah.

[@stevenlipsitt3166]

Great!

[@michekerr]

Played this with the Parker Symphony Orchestra last night and tonight.

[@memedreams8558]

FSYO let’s go!

[@liliam2303]

Meme Dreams FSYO LET'S GO!

[@jitterrypokery1526]

*Jewish intensifies*