On "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen" - (2018) ![](images/01_Little_Green_Dot.gif)
for piano
This melody is often ascribed to Abraham Goldfaden (1840-1908), appearing in his "Shulamis," though others say it was sued or adapted from an earlier source. In Yiddish, the title is ראָזשינקעס מיט מאַנדלען. "Raisins and almonds" sings to a child of the best things that might come through life, the lyrics hinting at tragedy which can become triumph.
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The opening harmonic color lingers across many measures as introduction to the theme begun at measure 15 in the alto.
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The melody is taken up in the bass line at the allegro, and then in variations found thereafter.
4 pages, circa 6' 00" - an MP3 demo is here: ![](images/01_demo.gif)
The score is available as a free PDF download, though any major commercial performance or recording of the work is prohibited without prior arrangement with the composer. Click on the graphic below for this piano score.
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On "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen"
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