Commissioned by The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

the Yiddish lyrics are transliterated

  • violin, piano
  • Soprano
  • 4 min 30 s

Programme Note

English Translation
O farewell my beloved parents!
I’m traveling away on a distant path,
Where no winds blow,
And where no birds fly,
And where no roosters crow.
Farewell my beloved parents!
I’m travelling away from you…
You should have health and life,
And I, a happy path.

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