The Hanukkah Story (Reduced Orchestration)

Composed by Lucas Richman
Length: 8:00
Instrumentation: Narrator, 1111-1110-t+1, pno, str
Theme: Hanukkah
Category: Socially-Distanced Music, Winter Holiday Concerts, Pops, Special Events
Ensemble: Chamber Orchestra

This vibrant new work celebrates the Jewish festival of Hanukkah by telling the miraculous story of the Maccabees’ return to Jerusalem. An original setting of the traditional Ma’oz Tzur text brings the Festival of Lights to life through a swirling flourish of tambourine, chorus and orchestra.

Social Distancing Information:
Chorus is optional as their parts have been incorporated into the new orchestration.

Reduction includes optional 2nd chair winds and brass.