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aspirations of many dramatic characters in 1–4 Act 1 excerpts R search of their Jewish Destiny. O THE AD 5–9 Act 2 excerpts

10–11 Act 3 excerpts (highlights) 12–16 Act 4 excerpts

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R Recording: Jesus Christus Kirche, Berlin, Germany, November 2001 DDD Recording Producer: Wolfram Nehls

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