Chamber Music at CRS: Commemorating 80 Years Since the Holocaust

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Chamber Music at CRS: Commemorating 80 Years Since the Holocaust 

Join us for a profound afternoon of music commemorating 80 years since the end of the Holocaust. This program offers a meaningful tribute to resilience, remembrance, and the enduring connection between history and music. 

 

Nocturnes for Flute and Strings 

The concert opens with Nocturnes for Flute and Strings, a whimsical and engaging piece by Congregation Rodeph Sholom congregant Peter Lurye. This enchanting work, full of lyrical charm, captures the beauty and mystery of the night through three evocative movements: 

I. Night Falls 

II. A Flute Sings to the Moon 

III. Midnight Revels of the Flute and Its Friends 

 

Perhaps a Butterfly 

At the heart of the evening is Perhaps a Butterfly, a song cycle composed by CRS congregant Eliot Bailen. This deeply moving work sets to music selected poems written by children of Terezin during the Holocaust and is scored for flute, strings, soprano, and child soprano, featuring Senior Cantor Shayna De Lowe. 

Originally commissioned in 2010 by Rodeph Sholom, this piece was created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht on November 9, 1938. Its three poignant sections are: 

Home 

It All Depends 

Perhaps a Butterfly 

 

Schubert’s Quintet in C Major 

The evening concludes with Schubert’s Quintet in C Major, one of the most beloved works in the chamber music repertoire. This exquisite piece showcases Schubert’s mastery of melody and emotional depth, with movements: 

Allegro ma non troppo 

Adagio 

Scherzo: Presto – Trio. Andante sostenuto 

Allegretto 

 

Artists 

Cantor Shayna De Lowe: soprano 

Susan Rotholz: flute 

Michael Roth: violin 

Doori Na: violin 

Sarah Adams: viola 

Eliot Bailen: cello 

Mark Shuman: cello 

  

About Chamber Music at CRS 

Under the direction of Eliot Bailen, Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom brings together world-class musicians and passionate audiences to celebrate both classical and contemporary repertoire. The series also highlights the profound contributions of Jewish composers and traditions, fostering a vibrant and inclusive musical experience for all ages. 

Date & Time

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Venue Details

Congregation Rodeph Sholom

7 West 83rd Street
New York, New York 10024

Congregation Rodeph Sholom