HaZamir Regional Intervisitation and Chamber Choir Retreat

January 20-21, 2008 - HaZamir Regional Intervisitation and Chamber Choir Retreat in Northern New Jersey http://www.zamirfdn.org/ to read more details.

CD Release "No More Hanging Loose"

Zlati Krycer announces the release of CD "No More Hanging Loose." Though an observant, religious Jew herself, Zlati hopes to reach out to women in general with songs that evince the experience and emotion of being a woman through a spiritual lens. To hear samples, http://cdbaby.com/cd/zlatikrycer Zlati has somewhat of a high, nasal voice and sings in a basic folk manner. While some of her songs are interesting, the recording is somewhat amateurish and lyrics, while intended to be "slangy" come across as naive. ("Torah is where it's at") But you be the judge... some people may like it and it's certainly sincere and heartfelt. Her website says: "Growing up in Brooklyn, NY in a family of musicians, Zlati’s musical career began as a vocalist, performing in various choirs as a soprano. Playing piano throughout the early years, she began to learn guitar to accompany herself as a solo singer. A natural songwriter from the start, Zlati has been accumulating experiences, having lived in Australia and various cities in the US. Being also a wife and mother, combined with her journey toward authentic Torah Judaism has greatly deepened Zlati’s compositions to something thought and soul provoking. Having recently moved to Dallas, TX with her family, she has continued the musical expression process by completing her first solo CD, “No More Hanging Loose”.

Elena Kats-Chernin Celebratory Concert in Sydney

I owe a debt of gratitude to an alert reader for giving me this URL of a concert of the music of Elena Kats-Chernin, a well known composer in Australia. Having listened to this concert, it is clear she is a composer everyone needs to learn about, be alert to, and hear the music. You can hear the concert on Australian ABC classic musical station http://www.abc.net.au/classic/newmusic/ .Scroll down to the program "Saturday 24 November 2007 Elena Kats Chernin at 50". You should listen soon, as we don't know how long the music will be available online. Details on pieces played below. 10.30pm NEW MUSIC UP LATE
with Ian Dunbar
Elena Kats-Chernin at 50
Tonight we celebrate the 50th birthday of one of Australia's most colourful composers in a concert performed by the Sydney Omega Ensemble earlier this evening in Sydney. Includes Charleston Noir, Blue Silence and the world première of Slow Down Lady.
Elena Kats-Chernin Purple Prelude (excerpt) - Sydney Alpha Ens
ABC Classics ABC 456 468-2 0'45
Elena Kats-Chernin Pink Breasted Robin - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 2'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Mater - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 5'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Charleston Noir - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 7'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Reinventions - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 11'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Eliza Aria (arr string quartet) - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 2'30
Elena Kats-Chernin Second Door on the Left - Sydney Omega Ens; Elena Kats-Chernin, p
ABC Classic FM recording 2'30
Elena Kats-Chernin Clocks (excerpts) - Sydney Alpha Ens
ABC Classics ABC 456 468-2 15'30
Elena Kats-Chernin Blue Silence - Sydney Omega Ens; Elena Kats-Chernin, p
ABC Classic FM recording 8'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Blue Rose - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 3'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Urban Village No 1 - Elena Kats-Chernin, p
ABC Classic FM recording 5'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Sand Waltz (wind quintet) - Sydney Omega Ens
ABC Classic FM recording 10'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Slow Down Lady - Sydney Omega Ens; Elena Kats-Chernin, p
ABC Classic FM recording 10'00
Elena Kats-Chernin Russian Rag - Sydney Omega Ens; Elena Kats-Chernin, p ABC Classic FM recording 3'00

Leroy Osmon releases Zeraim chamber work

Announcing a new chamber work by composer Leroy Osmon: Zeraim from The Book of Ruth
Scored for: Mezzo Soprano and Soprano Saxophone accompanied by Chamber Ensemble (Flute, Bass Clarinet, Horn, Cello and Percussion).
www.rbcmusic.com 1-800-548-0917) and has been recorded by members of the faculty from the School of Music Tennessee Tech University.

Czechs Turn Out for Jews and included Music

This item caught our attention. Good People supporting each other against hate and rage. And music as well as marching played a part.

PRAGUE (JTA) – With several hundred neo-Nazis preparing to descend upon Prague's Jewish quarter for a brazen march on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Prague's small Jewish community found some unusual allies: anarchists, a Muslim leader and thousands of non-Jewish Czechs.

On a freezing Sabbath afternoon that marked the 69th anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, the neo-Nazis got the boot in the Czech capital — literally, in some cases.

Thousands of Czechs filled the streets Saturday to protest the neo-Nazis in an unusually large and emotional show of solidarity with the country's Jews that in some cases turned violent. . .

Only about 1,500 Jews live in Prague, but some 3,000 to 4,000 demonstrators turned out for the day's events. They included a prayer service in front of the Old-New Synagogue, a march through the Old Town where the Jewish quarter is located, musical performances and presentations by Holocaust survivors that were projected on a large outdoor screen.

News: Zamir Choral Performed At White House

Zamir Choral Performed At White House On Monday evening, December 10, 2007, the Zamir Chorale, under the direction of Matthew Lazar, entertained President and Mrs. Bush, Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff and a select group of additional guests at the annual White House Hanukkah celebration .Cantor Alberto Mizrahi was featured soloist.
,br /> The Chorale appeared at the candle lighting ceremony which was led by Ruth and Judea Pearl, parents of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Later, at a lavish East Room reception, Zamir sang four more selections. Judea Perl joined the choir in performing the final number for all in attendance. The President was most gracious, shaking the hand of every member of the choir and even taking a moment to share some words with Matthew Lazar. To view the ceremony in its entirety, follow this link and click on "videos." http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071210-3.html The Zamir Chorale, directed by Matthew Lazar, and soloist Cantor Alberto Mizrahi entertain during the lighting of the Menorah on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 in the Grand Foyer of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Jewish Music Cafe in Brooklyn

The Jewish Music Cafe
401 9th street
Park Slope Brooklyn
Sat Dec 22nd
8:15pm $12
PHP
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More info at www.jewishmusiccafe.com

A Cantor's Tale on CD

The CD release of the movie "A Cantor's Tale" that warm and funny documentary starring Cantor Jackie Jacobson of New York is now available. Sal Kluger can get you a copy for $39.00 . Sal Kluger 11 imbrook lane aberdeen, n.j. 07747
www.simchasales.com
cell 908-461-3619
fax 732-566-6997
office 732-566-7538

Temple Coming Home CD Release

Danya Uriel and Eyal Rivlin, a young couple from Boulder, CO, produced a CD of Hebrew chanting, and some new songs based on Hebrew liturgy reconnecting to "ancient Hebrew mantras," according to their website. Their music and information about the CD can be viewed at www.hebrewchanting.com

Fishel Bresler's Klezmer Hassidic Ensemble

Fishel Bresler's Klezmer Hassidic Ensemble will perform again this year on
December 24th - Monday, 7:30 PM
at Congregation Ohawe Shalom Coffee
House, Pawtucket RI.
671 East Ave in Pawtucket (corner of Glenwood, nr where Blackstone meets Hope St)
Doors open 7:00PM $10 adults, $7 children (under B-Mitzvah).
You can be a Sponsor & get Tickets for Front Rows Seating - available only in advance- email Breslersmusic@gmail.com or call 273-9814 for information Kosher hot dogs, snacks & beverages will be on sale. questions? 401 273-9814

Gustav Mahler Recital in Washington Jan 7

Gustav Mahler Recital, Hermine Haselböck, mezzosoprano Washington January 7 and New York City January 9 and 13, 2008

The young Austrian Mezzosopran, whose International recital and concert performances have led her to Carnegie Hall - New York, Musikverein Vienna, Konzerthaus Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Frauenkirche Dresden and the Teatro San Carlo Naples as well as to festivals such as the Styriarte, KlangBogen Vienna, Wiener Festwochen, Kunstfest Weimar, MDR Musiksommer Leipzig, Easterfestival of sacred Music in Brno and the Haydnfestival Eisenstadt, will perform Recitals with G. Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Kindertotenlieder und Rückertlieder (Russell Ryan, piano) on 7. January 2008 in the Austrian Cultural Forum - Washington DC and on 9th and 13th January 2008 in the Austrian Cultural Forum - New York City. Tickets available:
Austrian Cultural Forum,
11 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
phone: 212 319 5300, fax: 212 644 8660,
mkarning@acfny.org and

Austrian Cultural Forum,
Embassy of Austria,
3524 International Court,
N.W.Washington, D.C. 20008-3027,
e mail culture@austria.orgf,
Tel: 202-895- 6714, Fax: 202-895-6750.

Mezzo-soprano Hermine Haselböck, born in Melk Austria, studied at the University of performing Arts in Vienna under Rita Streich as well as the Hochschule für Musik Detmold in Germany under Ingeborg Ruß, qualifying both with performers and vocal education diploma. Master classes with Sena Jurinac, Marjana Lipovek and Christa Ludwig provided her with the vital impetus to pursue an artistic career. Hermine Haselböck has collaborated with conductors such as Gustav Kuhn, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Fabio Luisi, Bertrand de Billy, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and Manfred Honeck and orchestras such as the MDR Sinfonieorchester, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Wiener Symphoniker, RSO Wien, Camerata Salzburg and Dresdner Philharmonie. Her comprehensive repertoire includes Bach (Magnificat, Matthew Passion, Christmas-, Easter-Oratorio), Beethoven (Missa Solemnis, Mass in C major, Symphony No. 9), Mozart (Requiem) and Mendelssohn (Elijah), as well as Mahler (Kindertoten-, Rückert-, Songs of a Wayfayrer), Wolf (Italian Songbook, Goethe-Songs), Berg, Schönberg, Zemlinsky and Schreker. Her opera roles include Fiorilla (Il Turco in Italia / Rossini), Mrs. P. (The man who mistook his wife for a hat / M. Nyman), Hänsel (Hänsel und Gretel), Amore (Dafne in Lauro / Fux), 2. Dame (Magic flute), Mercedes (Carmen), Dorabella (Cosi fan tutte) and Frauenschatten (Die Flammen / Erwin Schulhoff). She has performed at opera houses such as the Wiener Volksoper, Theater an der Wien and the Grand Theatre de la Ville Luxemburg.

Hermine Haselböck, acclaimed by music critics as " ... a mezzo of rare, amber glow in her lower register" (Matthew Gurewitsch in OPERA NOW ), was awarded the Radio Österreich1 Pasticcio Prize for the CD "Songs by Zemlinsky" in 2004 and the International Alexander Zemlinsky Prize in 2005, presented to her at a concert in the Musikverein, Vienna. Additional CD recordings: G. Donizetti: Adelia (Sony-BMG / 2007), F. Schreker: Lieder (Bridge Records / 2008), F. Schubert: As Dur Messe (ORF / 2008), L. v. Beethoven: Missa Solemnis (Sony-BMG / 2008). Next projects are: J.S.Bach: Passion St Matthew/Konzerthaus Vienna,Auditorium Bolzano with conductor Gustav Kuhn ; Zemlinsky Maeterlinck Songs with conductor Martin Sieghart and the Arnheim Philharmonic orchestre/Netherland, G. Verdi Requiem/ Haydn festival Eisenstadt; LvBeethoven: Missa Solemnis, cond Gustav Kuhn, Tyrolian Festival; G. Mahler/Lied von der Erde, Toblach, M.Vorzellner piano, H. Pecoraro, tenor/CD Recording; W.A. Mozart: Magic flute, 2. Lady/Thater ander wien, cond J.C.Spinosi with, D. Damrau, J.Lemalu, Shawn Mathey; H, Wolf. Italienisches Liederbuch with A. Kaimbacher; J. HAydn Nelson Mass, MDR Leipzig.

Shul Band of New York has new CD Instrumentals

The Shul Band writes: We have a new CD titled "Instrumental" and have a whole new folk rock body of work that we will perform at the concert and that will be on our next CD coming out in April. The new tunes are definitely inspired at least in part by the 'Barn', 'The Pond' and 'You ain't goin no where' sing-a-longs. www.theshulofnewyork.org

Zamir Boston special continues through Dec 31

Zamir Chorale of Boston sends this message about their recordings:
All Zamir Chorale of Boston
recordings on sale
Through December 31, 2007
Compact Discs: regularly $15, now $10
Cassettes: regularly $10, now $5
Ten-CD gift set: regularly $118, now $80
Choose from the outstanding collection of performances by "America's foremost Jewish choral ensemble" (American Record Guide) including: Lights: Music for Chanukah
Psalmsensation
Zamir: Greatest Hits
Seasons of Our Joy
Soul of the Sabbath
The Monster and the Nightingale
Jewish Composers in America
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Chicken Soup for the Ears in London

Chicken Soup for the Ears –
Sunday 9 December, Sunday 13 January, Sunday 10 February, 1- 4pm
Come and join the London Klezmer Collective’s second-Sunday jam at the Cross Kings, between 1 and 4pm.
The capital’s regular klezmer session has found a home at the Cross Kings pub. While you’re playing or listening, eat lunch, have a coffee, booze, shmooze or just relax in the deep sofas and convivial atmosphere of this great central London pub. There might even be a bit of dancing and singing… Out-of-towners particularly welcome!

Klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of the Jews of eastern Europe, is the flavour of the month. Anyone interested in playing or listening to klezmer is welcome to come along; no experience is necessary. Join skilled professionals, keen amateurs, home-grown talent and perhaps even some international visitors. For more klezmer information and sheet music for some of the tunes we might play visit http://www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html

The Cross Kings is at 126 York Way, London N1 0AX, a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross station with local parking. Visit HYPERLINK http://www.thecrosskings.co.uk/ for details.