The piece "Three Epitaphs" was originally written for Kate Maroney and Cantata Profana and premiered in May 2016.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alex Weiser's album, "and all the days were purple," redefines Yiddish poetry through his original musical language, avoiding echoes of more familiar Jewish music.
Composition History
The album "and all the days were purple" was commissioned by Roulette Intermedium Inc. with support from the Jerome Foundation.
Historical Context
By 1954, Eastern European Jewish survivors recognized that Yiddish as a medium for poetry and other forms of expression was almost extinct.
Cultural Impact
The album "and all the days were purple" is presented as a gift that defies amnesia and gives new life to Yiddish poems.
Album & Artwork
The watercolor paintings and graphic design for the album were created by Meredith Leich.
