Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon (all woodwinds doubling), Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Double bass

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Duration: 14'

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Commissioned by The Israel Contemporary Players

Dedicated to the victims of the October 7 massacre

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The piece is a reflection of the Israeli soul after the October 7 massacre. Although it is written as a single movement, the piece consists of four parts, each portraying different emotions: shock and confusion; fear; anger; as well as sadness and pain. Reflecting the complexity and the intensity of the emotions, the music, throughout the entire piece, varies frequently, expressed through different parameters of the sound, such as orchestration, diapason, density, and more. In between the sections, an alien sound on the clarinet symbolizes the search for compassion and mercy towards the other side. This task is the most challenging given the events and the harsh news that keep coming. Thus, the piece remains open-ended, encouraging further reflection on the matter.

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