Adon Olam
Steve Cohen
About this work:
"Adon Olam" was composed in 2000 for Cantor Fredda Mendelson of Larchmont Temple, Larchmont, NY. I meant it to be simple and accessible while still conveying the awe and majesty of the text.
You are the Eternal God, who reigned before any being had been created;
when all was done according to Your will, already then were you Sovereign.
And after all has ceased to be, still will you reign in solitary majesty;
You were, you are, you will be in glory.
And you are one, none other can compare to you, or consort with you;
You are without beginning, without end;
Yours alone are power and dominion.
And You are my God, my living Redeemer,
my Rock in time of trouble and distress;
You are my banner and my refuge, my benefactor when I call on You.
Into your hands I entrust my spirit, when I sleep and when I wake; my body also:
You are with me, I shall not fear.
Year composed: 2000
Duration: 00:03:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Solo Voice with Keyboard
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: for any voice with piano or organ