David's Quilt

It took more than two years to bring “David’s Quilt,” an oratorio in 18 episodes by 15 Los Angeles-based composers, to life.

Sheet music used during the performance.

Lowell Milken, chairman and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, talks with UCLA postdoctoral fellow Lily Wohl and Mark Kligman, the Mickey Katz Chair Professor of Jewish Music at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music and director of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at UCLA.

A soloist with the UCLA Chamber Singers performs part of the oratorio.

Stephen S. Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback and Cantor Nathan Lam address the audience before the concert.

The "David's Quilt" oratorio captures David's story throughout the Biblical king's lifetime. This section reflects "Old David."

UCLA doctoral candidate Maxim Kuzin conducts the "David's Quilt" orchestra and UCLA Chamber Singers.

Cantor Phil Baron and Paul Dorman, both composers for "David's Quilt," give life to David's story.

The UCLA Chamber Singers perform throughout the 90-minute piece.

An a cappella ensemble recounts David's slaying of Goliath.

Dancer Ghislain Grellier performs during "Beauty and the Dance of Wonder" by Michelle Green Wilner.

A soloist with the ensemble performing at the David's Quilt performance.