Performance of "The Klezmer Shul", followed by Q and A discussion with the musicians.
- Venue: Congregation Etz Chayim
- Date: Sun February 14, 2010 8:00pm
- City: Palo Alto
- Tickets: (510) 522-9355
- Email |
Program
Performers
More About This Event
SFCV Previews
January 25, 2010
How can religious music devoid of language serve as a unifying force in a world divided by doctrine? This question led Veretski Pass, a unique klezmer trio, to create a new body of Jewish religious music titled The Klezmer Shul. Premiering in Jewish venues in Alameda (Feb. 8), Berkeley (Feb. 10), and Palo Alto (Feb. 14), the 45-minute, four movement instrumental suite — a pioneering attempt to fuse the spiritual essence of Jewish cantorial music with a modern instrumental aesthetic — intends to transmit the emotional power of traditional synagogue singing without the use of words. More »
