Albany Records: Remember, Revere, Rejoice

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Masterfully sung works celebrating the highs and lows of Jewish life.

This DIGITAL ONLY recording embraces the highs and lows of Jewish life - the Holocaust (Remember), a psalm setting (Revere), and love poetry and joy (Rejoice). udith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA (EVUSA) is one of New York’s preeminent choral ensembles. EVUSA boasts a talented roster of seasoned professionals and auditioned volunteers, dynamically fitted to the unique needs of each project. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and on NPR’S Tiny Desk Concerts. Their recordings include “America at Heart,” “Appalachian Stories,” “Celebrating the American Spirit,” “Cherished Moments,” “Cradle Hymn,” “Holiday Harmonies,” “Rejoice! Honoring the Jewish Spirit,” “May You Heal,” “Washington Women,” “Winter Harmonies,” and “Words Matter.” Conductor Judith Clurman conducts Essential Voices USA, and the Singing Tree Float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her work has received Emmy and Grammy nominations and she has collaborated with the major classical orchestras and conductors of the world. She was Director of Choral Activities at The Juilliard School for 18 years and a faculty member for the National Endowment for the Arts/Columbia University Institute in Classical Music and Opera. Judith currently teaches private and ensemble voice at the Manhattan School of Music.

Avron Brudno, composer
Uner Dayne Vayse Shtern
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor); James Cunningham (piano)

Mark Broder, composer
To Be Alive
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor); James Cunningham (piano)

Daniel & Nina Mutlu, composer
Adonai Roi
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor); James Cunningham (piano)

Joseph N. Rubinstein, composer
Winter is Past
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor)

Steve Sher, composer
Dodi Li
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor); James Cunningham (piano); Coleman Itzkoff (cello)

Traditional
Siman Tov
Essential Voices USA; Judith Clurman (conductor); James Cunningham (piano)

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…Throughout Remember, Revere, Rejoice one hears a polished vocal ensemble, elegant and thoughtful arrangements, and fresh musical ideas. The liner notes and translations help the listener better understand each selection.…Remember, Revere, Rejoice is a wonderful album of the choral art. Listening to the barely 18 minutes of well-performed and well-crafter choral music, this writer wishes there was more music on it! (The Jewish Post & Opinion)

Masterfully sung works celebrating the highs and lows of Jewish life.

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