In the intro notes written by Eric Whitacre in the score for "Five Hebrew Love Songs," he mentions that each song "captures a moment that Hila and I shared together."  He mentions "Kala kalla" is a pun, and that the pitches that open "Eyze Shelleg" are those of bells he and Hila heard in Germany.  He also refers to the text of each poem as a 'postcard.'

 

So, my question:  Have either Eric Whitacre or Hila Plitmann ever disclosed more details about what each of the 5 songs describe/represent in terms of a 'postcard' or moment shared together?  Where could I find such information?  Any help would be appreciated.

 

-Melodie