The Hebrew Songbook

Nathaniel Ouzana's "The Hebrew Songbook" presents a vibrant collection of secular choral works, setting Hebrew poetry to a variety of musical styles. Composed for four mixed voices (SATB), the pieces range from contemporary tonal music to virtuosic microtonal explorations, offering challenges and delights for vocal ensembles at various levels. The texts include poetry primarily from the early 20th century, alongside two original texts by the composer and one from the Middle Ages. While written for exactly four voices, some songs may also be performed by small choral ensembles.