Palestinian Rhythms, Suite for Piano

Movements:

1. Prelude – Shepherd Song
2. Abenlied – Evening Song
3. Weigenlied – Lullaby
4. Karavane – Caravan
5. March Grotesque

Recording: Not yet available

Manuscripts: Located at the National Library of Israel Music Department, the Marc Lavry Archive, System Number(s) 990038392290205171, 990038392290205171, 990038392320205171, 990038392340205171, 990038392370205171

Synopsis: Marc Lavry often composed short episodes on Israeli issues. Being new to Israel, he wrote the titles of the movements in German.

Information from the composer’s opus book:
The composition was performed in: September 7, 1938 – Jerusalem November 12, 1939 Radio Jerusalem