THE MIXED MULTITUDE               

Quintet of violin, cello, clarinet, horn and piano

2014

10’

Published by G. Meredith Publications

PROGRAM NOTE

The title refers to the biblical account of the exodus from Egypt of the Children of Israel.The Israelites set out from Ramesesi for Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, not counting the children.  A mixed multitude also went up with them, with livestock in great abundance, both flocks and herds.  The song from the liturgy  “Mi Cha Mocha” is quoted by the horn.  This was the song which Miriam where exclaimed praise to the masses upon reaching the other side of the Sea of Reeds.

 

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