Amos Elkana — composer and guitarist

Judgment Day

Year: 2020    op.62
Duration: 2 minutes
Publisher: Donemus
score
Text by: Yossi Zabari

Instrumentation

bassoon

Audio

Performed by: Nadav Cohen (bassoon) (2020)
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Video

Program Note

Judgment Day was written in 2020 for bassoon and narrator. The piece was commissioned by the Meitar Ensemble and specifically created for the opening event of the CEME 2021 festival, titled "SPEAK UP!" The work's duration is approximately two minutes, and it was originally composed for Yossi Zabari’s video, which critiques the political situation in Israel. In the premiere performance, Nadav Cohen played the bassoon, delivering an emotionally charged performance that underscored the piece's intense themes.

The composition can be performed with or without the narration, offering flexibility in how it is presented. Elkana's work in Judgment Day explores the intersection of music and political commentary, using the bassoon's deep and resonant tones to convey a sense of urgency and reflection.

Performances

  • 7 Oct 2024 Goran Marinković, bassoon Cultural center “Parobrod” Belgrade Serbia and Montenegro
  • 13 Jul 2023 מוזיאון ת״א - אולם אסיא תל אביב
  • 8 May 2023 Meitar Ensemble, Yossi Zabari Studio Anette Tel Aviv Israel
  • 22 Oct 2022 Nadav Cohen - Bassoon Studio Anette Tel Aviv