A powerful setting of Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai’s plea for peace after times of conflict. In the opening pages, the word “remember” arises out of a sea of voices, reminding us to return to the openness which makes trust possible. This evocative song was the Winner of the Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize, and Recipient of Highest Honors in the Waging Peace through Singing Project.
This song is included on the CD, Finally On My Way To Yes, which may be ordered below.
Item | Instrumentation/Voicing | Duration | Level | Audio | Peruse | Delivery Method (Print vs. Digital) | Price | Quantity |
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SEA-026-01 | SATB a cappella - Choral Score | 7' | A | https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/even_a_fist_was_once_an_open_palm.mp3 |
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Sheet Music | $3.00 | |
SEA-026-01DEL | SATB a cappella - Choral Score | 7' | A | https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/even_a_fist_was_once_an_open_palm.mp3 |
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Licensed PDF | $3.00 |
"Several pieces stand out among those collected here, but [Alexander's] setting of poet Yehuda Amichai's Even a Fist was Once an Open Palm is particularly potent and makes one sit up and take notice." David N. Lewis, All Music Guide (copyright 2006)
University of Minnesota Chamber Singers - Thomas Lancaster, conductor (Minneapolis, MN) * Premiere
Spiritus Chamber Choir - Janet Youngdahl, conductor (Calgary, Alberta, CANADA)
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