Composer

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Mordechai Gebirtig

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:27

"Reyzele" is a Yiddish song composed by Mordechai Gebirtig in 1938. The song was written in response to the growing anti-Semitic sentiment in Europe at the time, particularly in Poland where Gebirtig lived. The song tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Reyzele who is forced to leave her home and flee to safety. The song premiered in 1938 and quickly became popular among Jewish communities in Poland and beyond. It was often performed at Jewish cultural events and gatherings, and was even sung by Jewish resistance fighters during World War II. "Reyzele" is a three-movement song, with each movement telling a different part of the story. The first movement introduces Reyzele and her family, and describes the peaceful life they lead before being forced to flee. The second movement describes the chaos and danger of their journey, as they are forced to leave their home and travel through unfamiliar territory. The final movement describes their arrival in a new land, where they are welcomed by other Jewish refugees and begin to rebuild their lives. The song is characterized by its haunting melody and emotional lyrics, which capture the fear and uncertainty of the Jewish people during this tumultuous time in history. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the Jewish people in the face of adversity, and has become an important part of Jewish cultural heritage.

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