Ofer Ben-Amots
List of Compositions
Music for the Stage
Story Number 2 - for nine instruments and a narrator. Text by Eugene Ionesco.
Commissioned by the Festival de musique de St. Omer, France, 1983.
ISBN 978-1-939382-00-9
Commissioned by the Festival de musique de St. Omer, France, 1983.
ISBN 978-1-939382-00-9
1983/88
(13')
Fool’s Paradise - Opera buffa in five scenes. Based on a story by I. B. Singer.
Winner of the 1994 Vienna International Competition for Composers.
Premiered at Festival Wien modern, November 1994. 1994-95 Season performances at Opernhaus Zurich, 2025, US Premiere NYC
ISBN 978-1-939382-01-6 Audio
Winner of the 1994 Vienna International Competition for Composers.
Premiered at Festival Wien modern, November 1994. 1994-95 Season performances at Opernhaus Zurich, 2025, US Premiere NYC
ISBN 978-1-939382-01-6 Audio
1993-94
(80')
Fool’s Paradise Libretto - by William Attias & Ofer Ben-Amots (available in Eng., Yid., Ger.) Catalog: operalib-01
The Dybbuk; Between Two Worlds - a chamber opera for soprano, baritone, clarinet, and chamber ensemble, based on S. An-sky’s play. World premiere: Montreal 2008.
ISBN 978-1-939382-02-3
ISBN 978-1-939382-02-3
2007
(90')
Dybbuk Libretto - by the composer. An adaptation of Ch. N. Bialik’s Heb. Translation.
ISBN 978-1-939382-68-9
ISBN 978-1-939382-68-9
Music for Voice and Orchestra
Shirat Israel - Cantata for mezzo-soprano and orchestra. Hebrew text by CH. N. Bialik. Composer’s manuscript, unpublished.
1978
(12')
The Joyce Cycle - for mezzo-soprano and symphony orchestra. Text by James Joyce. First Performance: Detmold, Germany 1985. American Premiere, Chico Symphony 1997.
ISBN 978-1-939382-10-8 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-10-8 Video
1984-85
(25')
Celestial Dialogues - for voice, clarinet, strings and percussion. Commissioned by the Schleswig-Holstein Musikfestival, Germany. World premiere, July 1994. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
ISBN 978-1-939382-11-5 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-11-5 Video 1Video 2
1994
(30')
The Dybbuk Suite - for chamber symphony and a solo vocalist. Commissioned by the Musica Nova Consort, Tel Aviv. Premiere: Tel Aviv, October 2002.
ISBN 978-1-939382-12-2
ISBN 978-1-939382-12-2
2002
(17')
Kantes del Verdgel de Granadas (Songs from the Pomegranate Garden) - a Judeo-Spanish song cycle for voice and chamber orchestra.
ISBN 978-1-939382-13-9, ISBN 978-1-939382-14-6 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-13-9, ISBN 978-1-939382-14-6 Video
2006
rev. 2008
rev. 2017
rev. 2008
rev. 2017
(22')
Music for Orchestra
Fanfare for Orchestra - for symphony orchestra, Awarded the Kavannagh Prize. Premiered during the International Convention of Youth Orchestras by the Delaware County Youth Symphony Orchestra Montreal, Canada, 1988. Composer’s manuscript, unpublished.
ISBN 978-1-939382-03-0
ISBN 978-1-939382-03-0
1988
(6')
Variations on a French Children’s Song - for symphony orchestra.
ISBN 978-1-939382-04-7
ISBN 978-1-939382-04-7
1992
(7')
The Klezmer Concerto - for clarinet solo, string orchestra, harp, and percussion. Commissioned by clarinetist David Krakauer. US Premiere by The Portland Chamber Orchestra, October 2006.
ISBN 978-1-939382-07-8 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-07-8 Video
2006
(25')
Concertino for clarinet, mandolin, and orchestra - Commissioned by The L’Orchestre Chambre de Genève. World premiere Geneva, 2012.
ISBN 978-1-939382-08-5 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-08-5 Video
2011
(22')
Concertino - From Darkness to Light for clarinet, mandolin, and orchestra - Same as above with different orchestration.
ISBN 978-1-939382-09-2
ISBN 978-1-939382-09-2
2011
(22')
Enchanted Landscape - for symphony orchestra. Commissioned by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra, 2016
ISBN 978-1-939382-81-8 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-81-8 Video
2016
(12')
Music for Symphonic / Brass Band
Mt. Fuji Ceremonial Fanfare - for symphonic band - A commission by the Fuji International Music Festival ‘96, in Fuji City, Japan. Premiered in September 1996, by the Singapore National University Orchestra.
ISBN 978-1-939382-83-2
ISBN 978-1-939382-83-2
1996
(10')
The Queen City Fanfare - (Inaugural Fanfare) - Brass choir. Commissioned by Hradec Kralove U. adopted as the university’s official alma mater. Premiere during R. Celeste’s inauguration to CC’s 12th president.
ISBN 978-1-939382-48-1
ISBN 978-1-939382-48-1
2002
(5')
The Maccabiah Fanfare - for brass ensemble, timpani, and percussion. Commissioned for the Maccabiah Games - Jewish Olympics in Denver, 2010. Premiered at the opening ceremony, Aug. 2010, Magness Arena, Denver University.
ISBN 978-1-939382-49-8
ISBN 978-1-939382-49-8
2010
(4')
Works for Choir and Instruments
A Fool’s Errand - for 8-Part mixed chorus, piano and percussion Medieval poetry by Susskind von Trimberg (13th century) First Performance, Detmold, Germany ’86. Composer’s manuscript, unpublished.
1986
(12')
Al Naharot Bavel - (By the Rivers of Babylon) – A 4-part canon for mixed choir, Piano and Percussion Text taken from Psalm 137. Commissioned by the Hebrew Arts Chorale, Premiere by the Hebrew Arts Chorale. Merkin Hall, NY City, 1988.
ISBN 978-1-939382-15-3 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-15-3 Video 1Video 2
1988
(7')
Psalm 81 - (Upon Gitith) - for mixed choir and Metal Percussion. Text: Psalm 81. World Premiere Stadtkirchenchor Michelstadt, Germany, conducted by H.J. Dumeier.
ISBN 978-1-939382-16-0 Audio
ISBN 978-1-939382-16-0 Audio
1989
(13')
Hashkivenu - (Cause us, Oh God to Lie Down in Peace) - for SATB Chorus, organ, and mixed percussion. Text out of the Ma’ariv prayer (Evening Prayer.) Recorded for the Milken Archive by the BBC Singers, London. NAXOS CD 8.559421,
ISBN 978-1-939382-17-7
ISBN 978-1-939382-17-7
1989/90
(8')
Three Love Songs - for Mixed Choir and Piano Accompaniment. 1st Place and Gold Certificate in the ’91 Roodepoort International Competition for Choral Composition, Roodepoort, South Africa, Composer’s manuscript, unpublished.
1991
(5')
Mizmor - Ten Degrees of Praise (Psalm 150) - for soprano solo, clarinet, men’s choir, and percussion. Commissioned by the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music. Premiered at the Lincoln Center, NY, 11/03.
ISBN 978-1-939382-18-4
ISBN 978-1-939382-18-4
2003
(11')
The Heart and the Fountain - for S.A.T.B. Chorus or Female choir with misc. percussion. Recorded by the Czech Choir Permonik and released on Stylton RS-9153206, 2006.
ISBN 978-1-939382-19-1 , ISBN 978-1-939382-20-7 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-19-1 , ISBN 978-1-939382-20-7 Video
2006
(8’30”)
Hanukkah Songs - for Children’s Choir with piano accompaniment. Arrangement of Children’s Songs for Hanukkah.
ISBN 978-1-939382-xx-x
ISBN 978-1-939382-xx-x
Works for Choir A Cappella
Hineh Al Heharim - (Here on the Mountains) - 4 to 8-part canon for mixed choir a cappella. Text: Nachum 2, 1-3. Commissioned and performed by Arbel Chorale. 1988. Annual Choral Festival of Greater Philadelphia, and International Choral Festival “Zimria”, Jerusalem 1989. Revised edition, The Ben-Amots Ensemble, Prague, 2023.
ISBN 978-1-939382-21-4
ISBN 978-1-939382-21-4
1987
Rev. 2023
Rev. 2023
(3’30”)
Ma Tishtochachi Nafshi - (Why So Downcast, My Soul) - for mixed chorus. Text: Psalm 42. Finalist at the International Contest “Cuidad Ibagué”, Colombia, 1989. Published by Kallisti Music Press, Philadelphia 1988.
ISBN 978-1-939382-22-1 Audio
ISBN 978-1-939382-22-1 Audio
1987/88
(5’30”)
Yeeheyu Le’ratzon - (May the Words) - for SATB Chorus. Text out of the Amidah prayer. Kallisti Music Press, 1990.
ISBN 978-1-939382-23-8
ISBN 978-1-939382-23-8
1989/90
(5')
Five Hassidic Songs - for SATB Chorus or for Female chorus. Arrangements of traditional Hassidic songs with or without piano accompaniment. Published by the Composer’s Own Press, 2005. Recorded by the Cz. Choir Permonik and released on Stylton RS-9153206, 2006.
ISBN 978-1-939382-24-5 and ISBN 978-1-939382-25-2
ISBN 978-1-939382-24-5 and ISBN 978-1-939382-25-2
1999/2000
(10')
Yesusum, Yesusum - (The Desert Will Blossom) – an arrangement for SATB Chorus, or SSAA Chorus. Text out of the Isaiah, Ch. 35.
ISBN 978-1-939382-26-9 and ISBN 978-1-939382-27-6 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-26-9 and ISBN 978-1-939382-27-6 Video
2011
(3’15’)
Eliyahu Hanawi - (Elija the Prophet) – an arrangement for SATB Chorus, or 3-part Men’s Chorus. Text: Piyut out of the Havdalah Service
2023
(2’15’)
Chamber Music (Vocal)
The Joyce Cycle - for voice and piano. Text by James Joyce. First Performance: Detmold, Germany 1985.
ISBN 978-1-939382-10-8
ISBN 978-1-939382-10-8
1984-85
(25')
Shtetl Songs - for voice and piano (also a version for mixed chorus) Based on East-European Yiddish songs. First performance Detmold 1985; Berlin, Germany 1988. NAXOS CD 8.559421.
ISBN 978-1-939382-29-0 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-29-0 Video
1985/86
(18')
Psalm 23 - for Soprano, Clarinet and Percussion. Commissioned by Soprano Yehudit Vollmond. Premiered at the Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, 1990.
ISBN 978-1-939382-30-6 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-30-6 Video 1Video 2
1990
(5')
Kantes del Verdgel de Granadas - (Songs from the Pomegranate Garden) – A Judeo-Spanish (a.k.a. Ladino) song cycle for voice and piano. American Premiere, James Madison University, Virginia, 2006. The Composer’s Own Press, 2006.
ISBN 978-1-939382-31-3 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-31-3 Video
2004
(20')
The Dybbuk Song Cycle - for voice and piano. A selection of songs out of the opera “The Dybbuk.” The Composer’s Own Press, 2011.
ISBN 978-1-939382-33-7
ISBN 978-1-939382-33-7
2008
(18')
Kantigas Ulvidadas - (Long-forgotten Songs) - for voice and piano. A Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) song cycle for voice and piano.
ISBN 978-1-939382-32-0 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-32-0 Video 1Video 2
2009
(10')
Re’i Adama - for voice & Piano. Hebrew Text by Shaul Tchernichovsky. Version with clarinet available. Video
2025
(4’30”)
Chamber Music (Instrumental)
Ceremonial Music - for saxophone, trumpet and piano. First Performance Warburg, Germany 1982. Published by Dorn Publications, Medfield, MA, 1986.
1982
(11')
Hashkivenu Variations - for String Quartet - First performance by Zamir Quartet, Israel 1989.
ISBN 978-1-939382-34-4
ISBN 978-1-939382-34-4
1982
(10')
Sonata - for cello and piano. First performance Detmold 1982. American premiere in Philadelphia, Settlement Music School, ‘89. Kallisti Music Press, Philadelphia, 1988.
ISBN 978-1-939382-35-1 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-35-1 Video
1982
(23')
Five Ancient Dances - for clarinet (or flute, or oboe) and piano. First performance Detmold 1983 Philadelphia. Published by Kallisti Music Press, Philadelphia, 1988.
ISBN 978-1-939382-36-8, ISBN 978-1-939382-37-5 and ISBN 978-1-939382-38-2 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-36-8, ISBN 978-1-939382-37-5 and ISBN 978-1-939382-38-2 Video 1Video 2
1983
(13')
Midnight Dance - for violin (or cello) and piano. Published by Kallisti Music Press ISBN 978-1-939382-39-9 Video 1Video 2
1996
(4')
Cantillations - for clarinet and cello (or viola). A commission by the ’97 Voice of Ashkenaz Conference. World premiere at the Merkin Hall, New York, NY, November 97. Clarinet; Benjamin Fingland, Cello: Tanya Ell, Published by Kallisti Music Press, Philadelphia, 1997.
ISBN 978-1-939382-40-5
ISBN 978-1-939382-40-5
1997
(10')
Elemental Drums - Music for Dance. For mixed wind ensemble, 3 percussionists, and guitar. A commission for the Colorado College Faculty Dance Concert. 3/1997. Composer’s manuscript, unpublished.
ISBN 978-1-939382-42-9
ISBN 978-1-939382-42-9
1997
(12')
Prophetic Tropes - (Te’amey Nevu’ah) - for trombone (or bass trombone) and extended piano. First performed at the Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, 1990. Revised version 1999.
ISBN 978-1-939382-41-2
ISBN 978-1-939382-41-2
1989/99
(11')
The Queen City Fanfare - (Inaugural Fanfare) - Music for trumpet and organ. Commissioned by the University of Hradec Kralove. Premiered in the Czech Rep., May 2002. Additional versions for brass choir and for oboe, piano, and percussion.
ISBN 978-1-939382-43-6, ISBN 978-1-939382-44-3 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-43-6, ISBN 978-1-939382-44-3 Video 1Video 2
2002
(5')
The Seven Circles Nigun - (out of the Dybbuk) - for clarinet (or viola) and piano.
ISBN 978-1-939382-45-0 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-45-0 Video 1Video 2
2002
(5')
The Inauguration Fanfare - for two trumpets, organ, and percussion. Commissioned by Colorado College for the inauguration of CC President Jill Tiefenthaler.
ISBN 978-1-939382-47-4
ISBN 978-1-939382-47-4
2012
(10')
The Odessa Trio - for violin, cello, and piano. In memory of J. Dorfman. World Premiere at the “Two Days/Two Nights” Festival, Odessa, Ukraine, 2008.
ISBN 978-1-939382-46-7 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-46-7 Video 1Video 2
2013
(30')
From Darkness to Light - A trio for clarinet, mandolin, and piano. Version for clarinet, guitar, and piano 2013 Video
2013
(24')
The Curved Road - for instrumental ensemble (fl., cl., bn., von., via., vlc., pn.) Commission but the Green Box Festival. ISBN 978-1-939382-76-4 Video
2015
(7’30”)
Montage Music - for clarinet violin, cello, and piano. Commissioned by the Montage Music Society. In memory of Bebe Krimmer.
ISBN 978-1-939382-82-5 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-82-5 Video 1Video 2
2017
(28')
Nigun and Hora - for cello and piano. Commissioned by YIVO, The Yiddish Institute in New York.
ISBN 978-1-939382-93-1 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-93-1 Video 1Video 2
2018
(10')
Echoes of Wilderness - for wind quintet and percussion. Commissioned by the USAF Academy Winds. ISBN 978-1-942278-03-0 Video 1Video 2
2022
(20')
Piano Solo
Scherzo: Homage to Prokofiev - for piano solo
1978
(4')
Toccata - for piano solo
1979
(4’30”)
Intermezzo: Homage to Brahms - for piano solo
1984
(4')
Sonatina Brillante - for piano solo ISBN 978-1-939382-50-4
1. Praeludium (1990)
2. Midnight Dance (1984)
3. Mosquito (1989)
4. Tambourine (1984) Video 1Video 2
1. Praeludium (1990)
2. Midnight Dance (1984)
3. Mosquito (1989)
4. Tambourine (1984) Video 1Video 2
1990
(8')
The Little Klezmer Book - for piano solo, 18 Jewish and Hebrew easy arrangements for young pianists. ISBN 978-1-939382-98-6
2021
(Var.)
Barcarolle - for piano solo
2024
(4')
The Leprechaun’s Dance - for piano solo
2025
(3’30”)
Organ Solo
The Organ Book of Psalms - for organ solo. ISBN 978-1-939382-52-8.
Pastoral Invocation ISBN 978-1-939382-54-2
The O Antiphon ISBN 978-1-939382-55-9
Mystical Procession ISBN 978-1-939382-53-5
Teru’ah (Recessional) ISBN 978-1-939382-56-6 Video
Pastoral Invocation ISBN 978-1-939382-54-2
The O Antiphon ISBN 978-1-939382-55-9
Mystical Procession ISBN 978-1-939382-53-5
Teru’ah (Recessional) ISBN 978-1-939382-56-6 Video
2009
2008
2008
2009
2009
2008
2008
2009
2009
(27')
(7')
(7')
(6')
(6')
(7')
(7')
(6')
(6')
Organ with Other Instruments
Teru’ot - for trumpet & organ
Teru’ot - for French horn & organ
Other Solo Instruments
Miniatures et Collage - for flute, First Performance by Michael Meltzer. Tel-Aviv, Israel, 1977, unpublished composer’s manuscript.
1977
(5’30”)
Avis Urbanus - for amplified flute. First Prize in the 2nd Kobe International Competition for Flute Composition. Premiered by Hiroshi Koizumi in Kobe, Japan 1991. Publication by Muramatsu Inc., Tokyo, 1992.
ISBN 978-1-939382-57-3 Video
ISBN 978-1-939382-57-3 Video
1990
(10')
“I, Jerusalem ...” - for any size clarinet solo. First performance: Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem, December 1991. Clarinet: Giora Feidman Published by Kallisti Music Press 1994.
ISBN 978-1-939382-58-0 and ISBN 978-1-939382-59-7
ISBN 978-1-939382-58-0 and ISBN 978-1-939382-59-7
1991
(4')
A Letter to Avigdor - for violin solo. Commissioned by Avigdor Zamir. A version for viola, Published by the Composer’s Own Press 1999. Recorded by Czech violist Milan Rehak. Amaible Recording Label, Studio Principium PS-010-2131, 2005.
ISBN 978-1-939382-60-3 Video 1Video 2
ISBN 978-1-939382-60-3 Video 1Video 2
1990/99
(10')
The Angel’s Lament - for clarinet solo. Commissioned by Guido Arbonelli.
ISBN 978-1-939382-62-7
ISBN 978-1-939382-62-7
1999
(60”)
The Red Curtain Dance - for oboe or clarinet solo. Out of the chamber opera “The Dybbuk”.
ISBN 978-1-939382-63-4 and ISBN 978-1-939382-65-8 Audio
ISBN 978-1-939382-63-4 and ISBN 978-1-939382-65-8 Audio
2003
(7’30”)
Echi di Pace e Libertà - (Echos of Peace and Liberty) – for trumpet (or Fr. horn) solo.
2018
(10')
Echi di Pace e Libertà - (Echos of Peace and Liberty) – version for Fr. horn solo
2024
(10')
Orchestral Arrangements
La fille aux cheveux de lin - Debussy Preludes, Book 1, Nº VIII, for chamber orchestra
Armenian Suite - by Richard Yardumian. A reduction of the original score for small symphonic orchestra. Commissioned and published by Theodore Presser Co. Performed by the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. April 1992
Piano reduction - of the Armenian Suite. Recorded by Vera Yardumian. Vantage recording label, 1995
Massada - Opera in three acts by Fredrick Kaufman. A piano reduction of the original score commissioned by the composer. First Performance in Philadelphia, 1990
Jerusalem of Gold - for voice, clarinet, and piano, and other arrangements Video
Three National Anthems - U.S., Canada, and Israel National Anthems for brass
Hava Nagila - for SATB choir and small instrumental ensemble Video
Dido’s Lament - for voice, strings, and percussion Video
Alfonsina y el mar - various arrangements (orchestral, choral, chamber music)
Agnus Dei - by J.S. Bach. For voice, clarinet, cello, and piano
Other Compositions and Arrangements
Easy Klezmer - Klezmer music for any C or Bb instrument; the score for C instruments with monophonic accompaniment and chord symbols. Published by ROM Productions, 1993
The Klezmer wedding book - an anthology of Jewish wedding music; For 3 unspecified C instruments, with chord symbols. Supplemental section includes melodies for unspecified Bb instrument. Selections include: Y’did nefesh -- Dodi li -- El ginat egoz -- Erev shel shoshanim -- Siman tov -- Od yishama -- Chossn kalah mazel tov -- Hava nagila -- Sherele -- Et dodim -- Wedding waltz -- Ot azoy medley -- King David medley -- Bashana haba’a -- Ose shalom -- Birkat hamazon -- Tzur mishelo. Published by ROM Productions, Flushing, N.Y., 1993
Yevarekhekha - for voice and piano
Deshame Entrar - First Prize at the 2004 Festiladino, for voice and symphony orchestra Video
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