1937-1959
Composed on the occasion of the 12,5 years anniversary of the Amsterdam Jewish Male Choir
Opus 84A-1
Präludium
Adoschem adoschem
Keelie keelie (Psalm 22 verse 2-4)
Sochreenu lachajiem
Keel malee rachamiem
Postludium
The life of Hans Krieg, a German who became a Dutch citizen in 1951, was marked by the horrors of Nazi ideology. Before the war, a promising career as a composer and choral and opera conductor was on the horizon, however, when Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power, Krieg, as a persona non grata had to flee his homeland. He managed to establish a new life in the Netherlands, but after the war he had to rebuild his life. Once more he succeeded, and this humble man was recognized as a key figure in the Jewish community.
by Aagje Pabbruwe