All compositions and arrangements by Lucas Richman unless otherwise noted.

Al Naharot Baveil

(Chorus, 2222-2200, timp+2, pno, hp, str)  5:00

A stirring setting of the poem, "By The Waters of Babylon."

Dachau Lied  

(Men's Chorus, Narrator, 2222-4331-timp+3, hp, str)  9:00

Based on a song written by concentration camp survivor, Herbert Zipper, this dramatic work stands on its own or as a companion piece to Arnold Schoenberg's Survivor from Warsaw.  Read the Review.

Dodi Li  

(Chorus SSA, 2020-2000, hp, str)  3:00

A heartfelt declaration of love, with text from Song of Songs.

Hanukkah Festival Overture  

(3222-4331-timp+2, hp, str)  6:30

A rousing piece based on the traditional tunes that mark the celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, this work has been performed by over 200 orchestras since 1994.  Read the Review.

Hanukkah Medley  

(Soprano, 2222-2200-timp+2, hp, str)  4:30

This medley incorporates two of the most popular Hanukkah songs, Mi Yimalel and S'vi-von into a lively showcase for soprano and orchestra.

Jewish Cemetery at Newport

(Baritone, Chorus, 2222-2220-timp+2, hp, str)  4:00

H. W. Longfellow’s striking poem is woven with the traditional Mourner’s Kaddish (prayer) for a powerful rally against death.

Kol Nidre  

(String Orchestra)  4:00

One of the most sacred Judaic chants is expanded here in full-blown pathos and passion.

Overture for Israel  

(Optional Tenor, 1111-1110-timp+1, hp, pno, str)  6:00

Three songs representing the hopes and dreams of Israel have been woven into a beautiful medley: Tell Me Where Can I Go, B'shanah Haba'ah and Hatikvah.

Prayer and Freylach  

(Solo Cello, 2222-2200-timp+1, hp, str)  10:45

A Prayer Shawl from Jerusalem

(Tenor, Baritone, 2222-2200-timp+2, hp, str)  16:00

This work juxtaposes the past with the present with a musical story of senseless conflict in the Middle East.

Sephardic Suite  

(Piano, Strings)  11:00

Four well-known Ladino songs (including Cuando El Rey Nimrod) are arranged into this enjoyable suite for string orchestra and piano.

Shalom Becha Nishba'ati  

(Soprano, 2222-2000, timp+1, hp, str)  5:00

A 15th century Yemenite woman declares her love in this rapturous aria.

Sheva B'rachot  

(Tenor or Soprano, Clarinet, hp, str)  7:00

The Seven Blessings, traditionally sung at Jewish weddings.

Symphonic Ode: A Child of the Holocaust  

(3332-4331-timp+3, hp, str)  13:00

A chilling montage of characters and events from the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of a child.

Three Yiddish Songs  

(Baritone, 2111-2110-timp, hp, str)  9:30

These three songs (two by Michael Milner and one by Chayim Kotylanky) have been arranged into a marvelous set highlighting the beauty of the Yiddish art song.