June 1998
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall
Montreal

"By a brilliant young composer obviously destined for future great achievements..."

This musical tribute was written because, like Moses, King stood on the mountaintop and looked over - and he saw "the promised land." It was written because the African-American slaves looked to Moses and the Hebrews for hope and inspiration, as reflected in their traditional spirituals.

It was written because both the African-Americans and the Jewish people experienced hatred, because both experienced slavery, and because both held on to an undying hope for deliverance. It was written because, despite being separated by time, distance, and religion, both found heroes who led historic and noble struggles for a just cause.

This is the story of 2 nations, 2 heroes, and 1 cause: FREEDOM.

Book, music, & lyrics by EYAL BITTON