Hatikvah - The Hope

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bassoon, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Tenor 3, Tuba, Timpani, Chime, Piano, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Claves, Suspended Cymbal, Bells, Tom-tom, Wood Block, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass — Based on the Israeli National anthem, this symphonic poem is a dramatic and moving work that employs the powerful tonal resources of the symphony orchestra. The melody is presented in a variety of settings that captures the hopes and struggles of a people looking to secure their homeland. Hatikvah is Israel’s national anthem. In this tour de force, Elliot Del Borgo takes a simple, but very meaningful folk tune and turns it into an extended concert masterwork. This dynamic arrangement brings out the heart and soul of the tune while bringing it through so many changes. From the dramatic opening to a "Hora"-style dance passage, and even into a brief fugue, Del Borgo has brought his considerable skills to bear on this challenging but rewarding work.