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JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
The Oratorio

JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM is an epic and majestic oratorio by Eyal Bitton recounting the 5000-year journey of the Jewish people.


bullet ABOUT THE SHOW

Composed for Jerusalem's 3000th anniversary, it premiered in 1996 as an Official Jerusalem 3000 Event under the auspices of Israeli Consul General Daniel Gal. It was performed by a 25-piece orchestra and a 175-person choir at Salle Claude-Champagne. On its 10th anniversary, on April 3, 2006, it made its triumphant Toronto debut.

Composed & written by Eyal Bitton.



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BRIEF SYNOPSIS

Musical vignettes of significant milestones take us on a journey through time in 5 segments.

Experience the creation of the universe, witness Abraham's revelation of the one God, Sarah's desire for a child, the offering of Isaac, watch Moses as he frees the Hebrews from slavery, delivers the Ten Commandments, and leads his people to the Promised Land. At the end of Act One, King David brings the Ark of the Covenant up to Jerusalem, the heart of the Jewish people.

Experience the Babylonian exile, the return to Zion, the building of the second Temple, the destruction of the second Temple and exile by the Romans, the Spanish Inquisition, the Holocaust, and the rebirth of the state of Israel.

bullet CASTING

3-4 soloists (2 tenors, 1 soprano, 1 child soprano optional)
flexible chorus
DURATION: 120 min.


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PACKAGE

Materials in digital form unless otherwise specified:
Script (narration and libretto)
Vocal score
Orchestral score

MP3 files (learning files)
CD (shipping free to US & Canada)

bullet PRICING

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bullet QUOTES

A commendably ambitious, impressive achievement Rick Kardonne - The Jewish Tribune

Ear-friendly,... an almost poppy catchiness... truly moving
Ori Dagan - The Epoch Times

The musical event of the year
Heather Solomon - The Canadian Jewish News

A rousing, inspiring event, which received a deserved standing ovation
Rick Kardonne - The Jewish Tribune

A memorable evening of exceptional music
The Canadian Jewish News

 

 
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