Rozhinkes mit mandlen

Rozhinkes mit mandlen by Abraham Goldfaden is one of the most famous Yiddish lullabies. It is about a mother's longing for a better future for her child. Rozhinkes (raisins) and Mandlen (almonds) are symbolic of well-being and prosperity. In this choral version by Ludwig Böhme for solo voice, SATB and piano, and which lasts 3.5 minutes, the feast is presented in a through-composed arrangement with a richly-textured piano accompaniment.

Constantly flowing waves of quavers, inspired by the swaying Aylyulyu, and the added affectionate motif Yidele shlof make the romanticism of the song sound almost symphonic.