Michael Kaulkin – Tumbalalayka (2'30"), for SATB choir

Duration

2’30”

Instrumentation

SATB a cappella

Description

An arrangement of the popular Yiddish folksong

Tumbalalayka is one of the most performed and beloved Yiddish folksongs. This choral setting employs the use of instrument-like sounds imitating the strumming of the balalayka, a Russian folk instrument similar to a guitar, and contrasts the upbeat “Tumbalalayka” refrain with dark harmonic colors and occasional smooth polyphonic textures.

Tumbalalayka has been performed in the US, Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Romania and other countries around the world. It is included on French vocal quartet Quatour Aesthesis’ 2022 CD O Do Not Move.

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Project : Encore™ has found this work to be of exceptional merit. Its panel of internationally known conductors has selected the work for inclusion in its database of recommended choral music.