Hora, Song, Op. 206 No. 3 (1950)

Hora sheet music Click to enlarge

Hora sheet music
Click to enlarge

Track 1: Hora for a-capella choir:
      Gary Bertini, Conductor
      Rinat Choir
Track 2: Hora for soprano and instrumental accompaniment:
      An arrangement Marc Lavry made especially for singer
      Hanna Aharoni who has a unique range of three octaves:
      Hana Aharoni, Soprano
      Dov Navon, Conductor
      Instrumental Ensemble

Variations: Three arrangements are available for the song:

  • A-Capella Choir
  • Choir and Orchestra
  • Soprano and Instrumental Accompaniment

Duration: 1:24 minutes

Publisher:
Hora for A Capella Choir: Mifalei Tarbut by Modan Publishing House
Hora for Choir and Orchestra: The Marc Lavry Heritage Foundation
Hora for Soprano and Instrumental Accompaniment: The Marc Lavry Heritage Foundation

Synopsis:
The song’s lyrics consist of two words only – “Hora Nirkoda” – which literally means “let’s dance the Hora.” Listening to the song one can clearly feel the Hora dance in the rhythm of the composition.
The song, which became very popular as soon as it debuted, was choreographed into a folk dance and is still frequently danced in Israel in celebrations such as weddings and folk dance events.

 

Performances:

Salute Concert to Marc Lavry
June 17, 2012 8:30PM concert at the Enav Center in Tel-Aviv
Hora for Soprano and Piano will be performed by
Soprano Claire Meghnagi
Pianist Irena Friedland

2 Responses to Hora, Song, Op. 206 No. 3 (1950)
  1. Valerie Bullock
    August 3, 2012 | 6:50 am

    I would like to purchase 33 copies of Hora Song, Op. 206, No. 3 for a cappella choir. Who would I contact?

    • Orie
      August 3, 2012 | 6:58 am

      Dear Valeri,

      The publisher of Hora for A Capella Choir is Mifalei Tarbut by Modan Publishing House. You can email them directly at alon@modan.co.il.

      Orie

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