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“Ani Ma’amin,” movement 1 of VOICES of the Holocaust
by Michael J. Shapiro
The text of “Ani Ma’amin” is a traditional
expression of faith and hope harkening
back to the 12th century. It has become
associated with the Holocaust, as it was
reportedly sung by Jewish prisoners in the
concentration camps. The beautiful melody
set by Michael Shapiro takes on increasingly
compelling power through its instrumental
scoring that is, at times, harmonically
challenging.
The larger oratorio from which this
movement is excerpted is both a work of
remembrance and also a warning – a living
expression of the many stilled by evil and
tyranny. While the oratorio as a whole
requires expert choral skill and stamina,
this first movement stands successfully on
its own, and is very manageable by most
good mixed choirs. A perfect offering for
Kristallnacht, November 9th-10th.

Hear a complete recording and learn more about it here: ProjectEncore.org/michael-j-shapiro

“Sim Shalom” by Sarah Riskind
The “Sim Shalom” text is recited or sung at
the end of the Amidah portion of the morn-
ing service. It is a prayer for peace, and
embodies the important lessons of com-
passion and justice.
Sarah Riskind’s setting is solemn and
meditative, with an accessible choral refrain
in between solo verses. The setting is
available for either mixed or TTBB voices,
and does require a good soloist in the
Jewish cantorial style.

Hear a complete recording and learn
more about it here:
ProjectEncore.org/sarah-riskind

DEBORAH SIMPKIN KING, PHD.
Conductor
P:E Director and Founder
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