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Description: Am I a Murderer? (1996-97) is a cantata for bass voice, flute, piccolo, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello and piano, which Sylvia Glickman composed for basso Julian Rodescu. As in the familiar “Pierrot ensemble,” the flute/piccolo part, the clarinet/bass clarinet part, and the violin/viola part may each be played by a single performer. The singer speaks and sings the text written by Frank Fox, translator of the diary of Calel Perechodnik, a Polish Jewish policeman. Perechodnik was promised by the Nazis that his family would be saved if he helped to round up Jews for deportation. He assisted the Germans, but lost his family. His diary was found after he committed suicide.
1. Introduction (flute/piccolo, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
2. How Pleasant Was the Morning (piccolo, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
3. The Polish Jew (flute/piccolo, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)

4. Your Town Is Not on the List (flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
5. Things (flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
6. A Father's Farewell (violin, viola, cello, piano)
7. Perochodnik Remembers (flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
8. The Extermination Camp (flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
9. Zol Zayn [So Be It] (flute, clarinet, viola, cello, piano)

Julian Rodescu, bass
James Freeman, conductor

April 30, 1997
Swarthmore College
Date: Recorded: 1997 April 30
Format: CD

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Language: English Music
Genre/Form: Music.

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Conditions on Access: This archival media can only be accessed in a Museum reading room or other on-campus viewing stations.
Copyright: Copyright Undetermined
Conditions on Use: Owner of copyright, if any, is undetermined. It is possible this is an orphan work. It is the responsibility of anyone interested in reproducing, broadcasting, or publishing content to determine copyright holder and secure permission, or perform a diligent Fair Use analysis.

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Legal Status: Licensed Agreement
Recorded Sound Provenance: Since 1992, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's music historian has collected historic sound recordings, published materials, interviews, and music related to the Holocaust and World War II.
Recorded Sound Notes: Musicologist's file contains: Attached note dated 5/25: Sylvia Glickman asked me to mail this CD. She is sending you her letter separately.
Recorded Sound Source: Bret Werb

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