Yedid Nefesh (string trio)

Title: Yedid Nefesh

Composer: traditional Jewish, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin; Violin 2/Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: Traditionally sung to begin the Sabbath, Yedid Nefesh (also written as Y’did Nefesh) is also popular at weddings. The text, “beloved of my soul,” expresses devotion to God in terms reminiscent of the Song of Songs, making it highly suitable for wedding preludes or bridal processional music.