The Nightmare and the Dream
by Sergio Barer
Starring
Marcus Feldman as "Theodor Herzl"
Ensemble
San Fernando Valley Master Chorale
Narrator
Susan Edwards Martin
Program
(All solos in order of appearance)
Livestream - Introduction
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
I. Europa
Soprano: Marla Lowrey
Synopsis: This movement partially outlines the ideological clash in the foundational texts of Judaism and Christianity, the Old and the New Testaments—a clash which eventually became the basis for forced conversions and physical violence in the Middle Ages. Europa includes the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and the work of the Spanish Inquisition. However, the movement ends on a hopeful note, where Jews and Christians pray for God’s help.
Livestream - Commentary
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
II. Metamorphosis
Soprano: Ellen Ford
Bass: Steven Barnett
Synopsis: In this movement we meet Theodore Herzl, the creator of political Zionism, which is the idea that the Jewish people needed to create an independent country in order to survive. We explore his motives, we hear some of his ideas and we walk with him as he gives his first steps in his journey to create a Jewish state.
Livestream - Commentary
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
III. Herzl's Vision
Synopsis: This movement outlines Herzl’s plan to create a Jewish State as well as his vision for such an entity, a vision based on the liberal values of 19th century Europe. It is based on “The Jewish State” and “Old New Land,” the two books that Herzl wrote on the subject.
Livestream - Commentary
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
IV. Congress, Travels, and Diplomacy
Kaiser: Jay Harwitt
Soprano: Flora Kohl
Baritone: Jay Harwitt
Nordau: Brian McConnell
Sultan: Jay Harwitt
Chamberlain: John Bergquist
Lord Sanderson: Jay Harwitt
Butros Ghali: John Bergquist
Synopsis: Theodor Herzl sets his plan in motion to turn his dream and vision into a reality. He talked with the German Kaiser, the Turkish Sultan, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, and English government officials, and also created the Zionist Congresses, a Jewish parliament in exile tasked with the job of creating the new state.
Livestream - Commentary
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
V. The Pioneers
Bride: Marla Lowrey
Groom: John Bergquist
Maids of Honor: Women
Groomsmen: Men
Synopsis: The Pioneers takes us to the Ottoman Empire and to Palestine with the Jews that arrived to create the state. We travel with them, we work with them, we suffer with them, we rejoice with them, and we end in 1948 with Israel’s Declaration of Independence—the realization of Herzl’s and the Jewish People’s dream.
Livestream - Conclusion
by Sergio Barer and Bob Remstein
Orchestra
Saxophone
Geoff Nudell*
Sharada Rao
Trumpet
Brandon Douglas
French Horn
Joy Armstrong
Jason Beaumont
Trombone
Rebecca Buringrud
Tuba
Alec van Wagner
Percussion
Lauren Keber
Timpani
Paul Sternhagen
Piano
Bob Remstein
*Concert master
Crew
Executive/General Director
Julie Barnett
Artistic Director
Charlie Kim
Associate Artistic Director
John Bergquist
Composer
Sergio Barer
Rehearsal Accompanist
Bob Remstein
Program
Julie Barnett
Projector
Sergio Barer
Box office
Julie Barnett
Ian Lindley
With much appreciation,
SFVMC would like to give thanks to:
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SFVMC Board of Directors
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SFVMC Advisory Committee
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City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
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Church of Scientology of the Valley
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Valley Beth Shalom
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Jewish Journal
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Ian Lindley
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Rebeka Small
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Roy Regev
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Jessica Green
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Ashley Soltys
The composer would like to thank:
Rabbi Ed Feinstein, for his advice on the project and his support.
Cantor Phil Baron, for his advice on the project, his support and his encouragement.
To David Matlow and the Herzl Project for providing us great images for the work.
My wife Ana and my daughters Libe and Ariela, for always being there for me.
SFVMC Donors
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Gail Solo
Michelle & David Spiegel
Alan Ulman
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Valley Beth Shalom
Israeli American Council
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