4 Jewish Pieces

4 Jewish Pieces was commissioned by Daniel Shineberg and premiered December 3rd, 2021 at the University of Missouri in fulfillment of Daniel’s DMA.

4 Jewish Pieces inspired by the Ashkenazy Jews of Eastern Europe. Pain and sighing are characteristic of the Eastern Jews, a culture started in 15th century Germany. This works focuses on 4 aspects of Jewish culture:

1 – Tefilla – service of the heart

2 – Shabbat – day of rest

3 – Teshuva – return to God

4 – Torah – tradition