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American Chanukah: Songs of Chanukah & Peace. Traditional selections, Robin?s beautiful original songs, and a few contemporary pieces are seamlessly woven into the quintessential Chanukah collection From one of America?s premier contemporary pianists/composers comes a CD full of light and hope: "American Chanukah: Songs of Chanukah and Peace". Robin Spielberg?s newest CD, American Chanukah: Songs of Chanukah & Peace is one that is especially close to the artist?s heart. With the help of Robin?s 99 year-old Grandmother, Jennie Spielberg, Robin researched and arranged songs of Yiddish , Sephardic, Israeli, Ashkenazi , European, and American origin for inclusion in this beautiful quintessential Chanukah collection. In this solo piano CD, you will find cherished melodies such as "Rock of Ages", and a beautiful interpretation of the theme from "The Moldau" (used as Israel?s national anthem). There are Chanukah favorites like the "Dreydl Song" and "Chanukah Prayer". And then are the songs of peace: the U2 song "One" is delicately arranged and performed in a heartfelt longing for peace. "West Bank Serenade", a brand new Robin Spielberg original is sure to become a favorite among audience members on her upcoming holiday tour. Composed during the suicide bombings of 2002, the music takes the listener on a journey that is at once moving, hopeful and triumphant.