Much performed and widely acclaimed since its 1994 premiere, Yizkor Requiem�A Quest for Spiritual Roots is a unique ecumenical cantata that juxtaposes and interweaves elements of the traditional memorial services of Judaism and Christianity�many of whose words derive from a common source. Added to these are excerpts from Hebrew weekday and holy day liturgies, Psalms, and classic Christian supplications with universal application as well as Judaic roots�such as the Lord�s Prayer. The interdependence of Church and Synagogue in the early years of Christianity is exemplified by the title.

Yizkor Requiem illustrates musically�through vibrant melodies, exciting rhythms, and soulstirring vocal expression�some of the shared themes of these two great Western religions and rituals. In the words of its composer, the work �stands on the Sacred Bridge between them, and shows that in many ways the two faiths�and the two liturgies�express the same hopes and fears and ideas.�