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It has been my experience in life that great and unexpected discoveries appear when you least expect them.....and if you take a moment to search for the Truth, you will agree that these times are coupled with Divine Intervention.  “Women of Valor” is that kind of Story.

After reading about and then listening three times to this ingenious and invigorating composition you have to know that it was not by chance that Andrea Clearfield and Noreen Green joined forces that unleashed some inspiring and radiant creativity that would gather momentum over several years and then blossom into a maturing masterpiece performed by a groundbreaking Orchestra, two world class Soprano Soloists and an Acclaimed American Actress and Playwright.

Ms. Clearfield has presented powerful and modern insights about the Women of the Old Testament that at times gives your heart a tug and offers an intense musical and emotional reaction giving credence to ones spirituality and religious journey.  This CD “Women of Valor”, on the Albany Label should be required listening for those who wish to broaden their artistic perceptions of Life.

Women of Valor by Andrea Clearfield, An Oratorio for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Narrator and Orchestra in Three Movements

MOVEMENT I

Prelude & Recitative Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Sarah: Hila Plitmann, Sooprano;  Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Recitative: Rinat Shaham, Mezzo

Leah: Rinat Shaham, Mezzo;  Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Recitative & Rachel:  Hila Plitmann, Soprano

Recitative: Rinat Shaham, Mezzo

Jocheved: Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

MOVEMENT II

Recitative: Hila Plitmann, Soprano

Miriam: Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Hanna: Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Jeal:  Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

MOVEMENT III

Recitative: Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Rinat Shaham, Mezzo

Michal:  Rinat Shaham, Mezzo; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Recitative: Hila Plittmann, Soprano; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Ruth: Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator

Recitative: Rinat Shaham, Mezzo

Ester: Hila P{litmann, Soprano; Rinat Shaham, Mezzo

Eishes Chayil: Rina Shaham, Mezzo;  Hila Plitmann, Soprano

“Women of Valor”  Andrea Clearfield  An Oratorio for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Narrator and Orchestra;  Tovah Feldshuh, Narrator; Hila Plitmann, Soprano; Rinat Shaham, Mezzo-Soprano;  Lost Angeles Jewish Symphony, Dr. Noreen Green, Artistic Director  ALBANY RECORDS TROY 1667 (2017)

COMPOSER’S NOTE:  “I have been commissioned by The Women’s Sacred Music Project (http://womenssacredmusicprodject.org/ to write a choral version for Women’t Chorus and Piano with Obligato instruments of several of the movements.  They also commissioned a new movement, “Hagar” that can be Paired with “Sarah” for the Women of Valor Suite, 6 of the Bibilical women’s arias performed with voices and chamber instrumentation.  Those can be  performed with piano or with small chamber ensemble.  My intentions are to integrate the choral movements into the original vocal/orchestral work, so that it can be more like a cantata with solos, chorus and orchestra interludes.   Interested choral directors can contact me or LeDor Publishing for more information.”  ACLEARFIELD@GMAIL.COM

This Broadcast will can also be heard by ACDA members on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 over ACDA Radio and ChoralNet.

OMEN OF VALOR BY ANDREA CLEARFIELD, AN ORATORIO FOR SOPRANO, MEZZO-SOPRANO, N1:4062:41