SHALOM RAV ("Grant Peace")
by Michael Reid Winikoff
Choir (Five-Part SATBB or TTBBB) with
optional piano
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THE PRAYER - Shalom Rav is, alternately
with Sim Shalom,
one of the two prayers for peace that conclude the daily Amidah.
Shalom Rav normally occurs in the Mincha (afternoon) and Ma-ariv
(evening) services, while Sim Shalom concludes the Shacharit (morning)
and Musaf (additional) services.
MUSIC / PERFORMANCE -
Befitting its text, this work aims at pure lyricism and atmospheric
bliss, and should be approached as such. The long, soaring melodic
lines should be sung molto legato e sostenuto (very smooth and
sustained), and staggered breathing will be essential in this effort.
In the Men's Voice (TTBBB) version, care must be taken to accurately
observe the differentials in indicated dynamics from voice to voice.
This is important for balance in the denser sonority of all men's
voices.
| LITERAL TRANSLATION | |
| Shalom rav al Yisraeil amcha V'al kol yoshvei teiveil Tasim l'olam. Ki ata hu melech adon l'chol hashalom V'tov b'einecha l'vareich et amcha Yisraeil B'chol eit uv'chol sha-a Bishlomecha. Baruch ata A-donay [Baruch hu uvaruch sh'mo] Hamvoreich et amo Yisraeil bashalom. [Amein.] |
Abundant peace to Your people Israel And to all who dwell on earth, May You grant forever. For You are the Sovereign Lord of all peace, May it be good in Your sight to bless Your people Israel In all times and at every hour With Your peace. Praised are You, O Lord, [Praised is He and praised is His name] Who blesses Your people Israel with peace. [Amen.] |