Folsom Lake Symphony - Symph-Hanukkah arranged by Peter Jaffe

The Folsom Lake Symphony performs Symph-Hanukkah arranged by Peter Jaffe. "Bianco Natale" concert performed on December 7, 2019 at the Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom, CA; Peter Jaffe, music director and conductor.

This special arrangement includes Ma'oz tzur (Rock of Ages), Mi y'malel (Who Can Retell?) done in Klezmer style, Hanukkah chag yafeh (Hanukkah, Beautiful Holiday), Blessing over the Hanukkah Lights, Sevivon (Spinning Top) and O Hanukkah (ends in a blaze of glory). In addition, the Dreidel Song weaves its way into much of the medley.

[jheaton]

My local symphony played this at their 2023 holiday concert, and I revisited it this year as I was looking for Hanukkah music to share on social media. It's a wonderful piece, fun and cohesive in a way that many medleys are not, and I really like the interpolation of the Bacchanal from Samson and Delilah toward the end.

[marienwong]

Maestro Jaffe shows his talent again, this time in music arrangement. Problem is now I have an ear worm, lol.

[CLASSICAListheWAY]

My orchestra is playing this next month in what I believe will be the UK premiere, after discovering your performance of it here. Thank you so much for sharing!

[jjutt]

Only such a beautiful team could produce such a beautiful outcome. This score, these beautiful individuals, all tuned and in sync, glorious sounds all around. Thank you!

[buzzbrayable]

Wow! First, this is a great arrangement. Secondly, this orchestra produces such a large sound. Thank you for posting. I look forward to playing this next Hanukkah!

[exStokey]

Orchestra Toronto also have a great hanukkah medley in their repertoire, complete with solo on the spoons...