Jewish Music Web Center Announcements2012-05-15T16:53:46Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2012, jmwc Nashir! The Rottenberg Chorale in NYC2012-05-15T16:53:46Z2012-05-15T16:51:35Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21332012-05-15T16:51:35ZOn Sunday June 3rd at 7:00 pm, Nashir! The Rottenberg Chorale will perform and exciting and eclectic concert. Featured works include a David Burger setting of Hatikvah, and Elliot Levine setting of an e.e. cummings poem, and a Yair Rosenblum...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgConcerts
David Burger setting of
Hatikvah, and Elliot Levine setting of an e.e. cummings poem, and a Yair Rosenblum setting of 'Unetane Tokef' in a contemporary style. The program also includes pieces
by Franz Schubert, W. A. Mozart, Salamone Rossi, Max Janowski and Matthew Lazar.
Tickets: $24 premium
$21 general admission
$17 seniors and students*
*Tickets available only at box office or by phone. Students must
show ID. ]]>
Top 10 Jewish Composers Concert in Brookline, MA2012-05-14T21:04:39Z2012-05-14T21:01:02Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21322012-05-14T21:01:02ZMay 17 2012: Top 10 Jewish Composers Concert Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. What is Jewish music? What constitutes a Jewish composer? The answers will be revealed at the Top...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgChoral
What is Jewish music? What constitutes a Jewish composer? The answers will be revealed at the Top 10 Jewish Composers concert on Featuring the Zamir Chorale of Boston, Kol Arev and Cantor Randall Schloss. Admission to this event is $20 general admission and $10 for senior citizens; students, faculty and staff of Hebrew College. Order tickets https://secure.hebrewcollege.edu/HebrewCollege/concerttix.htm.]]>
Neshama Carlebach Sings Hatikvah with Inclusive Lyrics2012-05-14T20:52:40Z2012-05-14T20:33:39Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21312012-05-14T20:33:39ZWhere but YouTube would you be able to hear a new version of a national anthem? The Forward newspaper asked Neshama Carlebach to sing Hatikvah, but not just any recording. The article was suggesting some new lyrics that could potentially...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgYouTube
The Forward newspaper asked Neshama Carlebach to sing Hatikvah, but not just any recording. The article was suggesting some new lyrics that could potentially be more inclusive to all Israelis of whatever creed, color or religion in a democratic society. This proposed change is not just for Arabs (not Palestinians, but Israeli Arabs), but also may resonate with other minorities now living in Israel including Christians, Bahai, Druze, Buddhists and peoples of other faiths and ethnic groups.
Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the late Shlomo Carlebach, took up the idea and has released a YouTube video with the suggested new and "old"-er texts. Of course the lyrics of this song "Hatikvah" have been changed before, and also those other famous Jewish songs, such as "Jerusalem of Gold." Each time, these changes have come about due to changes in historic circumstances. Below is also a link to an article about the specific changes. It's quite controversial, and has been stirring the press and pundits since Israel Independence Day. JMWC is happy to repost links to the YouTube and some articles for readers to hear and read for themselves.
Recently I was asked to express my thoughts about the concept of
Redemption (quoted above).
It was a deep and ever evolving assignment. I remain tremendously
grateful for this valuable and precious exercise.
Shortly thereafter I was asked by The Jewish Daily Forward (NY)
to sing their new version of Hatikvah ("The Hope"), the Israeli
National Anthem, with lyrics created by their staff.
The intention and prayer is for these new lyrics to not only open
the door to more inclusion and peace, but also create the space
for a global conversation about what that would mean, hopefully
leading to more support for Israel. Since this was not the first
time these lyrics were altered, I felt elated to have the
opportunity to also create an impact. How incredible it is to
witness these beautiful little souls in the 1930's expressing the
same longing we all feel when we sing this timeless melody!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zA7ihcXGzQ
There has been controversy and misunderstanding attached to my
recording of Hatikva but I know we are moving toward a better
place and a new moment of perspective as a result.
Please scroll down to read my press release.
In my own search for truth and meaning, I've thought about these
two projects/opportunities a lot. My view continues to expand.
After these experiences, it has become clear to me that our
ultimate redemption and great healing will come from us. It is
absolutely in our hands.
To find hope and redemption, we have to be who we are, without
exception. It's about connecting to the Source and recognizing
our unique gifts and the pure joy found within the call of our
personal mission . We should be invigorated, not depressed, by
this challenge. There are times we all fall apart, but we must
consciously choose to stand up again, stronger, more capable, and
filled with more life-power than before. Then, as soon as
possible, we should seize the opportunity to use our experience
to inspire others to find strength within themselves. A broken
heart is absolutely the most whole; we pray to be broken so that
when we heal we can recreate ourselves with new depth, empathy
and understanding. When we find this, we are able to include
every human being in a meaningful and redemptive manner. When we
find each other, we find the Hope that allows us to grow and
break free from everything holding us back. If we can love others
from this place, aware of their vulnerability and all that we
share in common, we can start to build a new world.
I hope you feel me praying for this- our Hope and Redemption- as
I sing. It is my dream and personal mission to be a part of the
inspiration for this change. I know we can get there.
With great pride, I also want to share our first video clip from
our collaboration with Odyssey Networks. Please G-d, may this be
the first of many we will create together. I remain so blessed by
the Holy Work my team and I do together.
I'm looking forward to singing with you, in person, in your City,
very soon. In the meantime, I send love to all corners of our
world, to every one of you.
Peace and love,
Neshama
]]>
Yidstock: the festival of new Yiddish music 2012-05-07T16:45:27Z2012-05-07T16:36:59Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21302012-05-07T16:36:59ZYidstock: the festival of new Yiddish music July 11-15, 2012 at the Yiddish Book Center Enjoy a phenomenal week of performances, music-related films, lectures, exhibitions and other events culminating in two days of concerts featuring top names in klezmer and...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgFestivals
July 11-15, 2012
at the Yiddish Book Center
Enjoy a phenomenal week of performances, music-related films, lectures, exhibitions
and other events culminating in two days of concerts featuring top names in klezmer
and Yiddish music: Socalled with Michael Winograd Trio, Hankus Netsky & Hebrew
National Salvage, Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars with Eleanor Reissa, and
Grammy Award-winners the Klezmatics.
Festival Pass: $75/member; $100/general admission
Individual event tickets available ]]>
World's Oldest Holocaust Survivor is Musician2012-04-24T21:44:43Z2012-04-24T21:42:18Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21292012-04-24T21:42:18Z7 Life Lessons http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/19/my-take-7-life-lessons-from-a-holocaust-survivor/...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgNewshttp://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/19/my-take-7-life-lessons-from-a-holocaust-survivor/]]>
A Cappella Choral Blast2012-04-24T20:13:41Z2012-04-24T20:11:10Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21282012-04-24T20:11:10ZThe JPPC / Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus with Conductor Binyumen Schaechter perform in New York City! Concert: 6th Street Sundays presents "A Cappella Choral Blast" When: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 3:00 PM Where: Sixth Street Community Synagogue, 325 E. Sixth...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgChoral
Conductor Binyumen Schaechter
perform in New York City!
Concert: 6th Street Sundays presents "A Cappella Choral Blast"
When: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 3:00 PM
Where: Sixth Street Community Synagogue,
325 E. Sixth St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York City, 10003
Who: The Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus / JPPC
with Conductor Binyumen Schaechter, and two other choruses: Cantigas Women's Choir, and the NYU Madrigal Singers.
Each chorus has a 30-minute a cappella set.
The JPPC is the 2nd chorus to perform, ending the first half.
Soloist: Temma Schaechter of Di Shekhter-tekhter
Tickets: $15, which includes a free beverage; $10 kids aged 5-12.
Cash only, at the door. There will be an intermission. https://www.facebook.com/events/298373666842236/
]]>
Prayer for State of Israel2012-04-23T15:50:58Z2012-04-23T15:46:47Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21272012-04-23T15:46:47ZThe Prayer For the State of Israel - IDF Chief Cantor Ltc. Shai Abramson Accompanied by the S.F.Y. Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, Conducted by Dr. Mordechai Sobol Child Soloist: Micha Schachat. Sol Zim, an American cantor, is the composer of...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgIsraeli
Cantor Ltc. Shai Abramson
Accompanied by the S.F.Y. Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, Conducted by Dr. Mordechai Sobol
Child Soloist: Micha Schachat. Sol Zim, an American cantor, is the composer of the music. ,
Arrangement & Music Production: Ofir Sobol, Engineering & Mix: Zohar Zaltz
Recorded at "Eshel" Studios - Tel Aviv - June 2011]]>
Isle of Klezbos at Cornelia Street Cafe2012-04-20T18:48:35Z2012-04-20T18:45:31Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21262012-04-20T18:45:31ZIsle of Klezbos sextet hometown show! Cornelia Street Cafe Sunday, April 22 8:30PM (two sets) 29 Cornelia St, NYC 10014 212-989-9319 $10 music charge + $10 food or drink minimum http://corneliastreetcafe.com/performances.asp Full band bios & new high-resolution photos at...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgClubs
Cornelia Street Cafe
Sunday, April 22
8:30PM (two sets)
29 Cornelia St, NYC 10014
212-989-9319
$10 music charge + $10 food or drink minimum http://corneliastreetcafe.com/performances.asp
Full band bios & new high-resolution photos at our NEW website: http://klezbos.com/
ISLE OF KLEZBOS Debra Kreisberg: clarinet & alto sax Pam Fleming: trumpet & flugelhorn Melissa Fogarty: vocals Shoko Nagai: accordion & piano Saskia Lane: acoustic bass Eve Sicular: drums | bandleader ]]>
Soulful, fun-loving powerhouse all-gal klezmer sextet Isle of Klezbos returns to Cornelia Street Cafe for the group’s first full-band NYC show since their California Bay Area debuts this winter. Isle of Klezbos continues to premiere new repertoire, including both long-lost folkloric and neo-traditionally refreshed popular Yiddish tunes, as well as original compositions, from jazz-inflected Yiddish waltz to klezmer reggae, Soviet Yiddish drinking ditty and haunting alms chant: a new Klezbos CD is in the works.
Formed in 1998, Isle of Klezbos has toured from Vienna to Vancouver. Klezbos bandmates are alumnae of Juilliard, Eastman, and Manhattan Schools of Music, as well as Harvard and more. The group has been seen and heard on broadcasts from CBS Sunday Morning to The L Word. Other recent projects have included studio sessions commissioned by the Scissor Sisters; bandleader/drummer Eve Sicular’s musical documentary theater piece J. Edgar Klezmer: Songs from My Grandmother’s FBI Files; and KlezBiGay Pride Show (14th annual this June!) Joint efforts have included collaborations with Jennifer Miller (Circus Amok), Latina lesbian comedy star Marga Gomez, NYC's Stonewall Chorale, artist Kiki Smith (for her stained glass window “opening” celebration at The Museum at Eldridget Street), and Isle of Klezbos’ sibling octet Metropolitan Klezmer.
Individual Isle of Klezbos bandmate credits include performing, touring, and/or recording with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Beyonce, Burning Spear, David Del Tredici, Hazmat Modine, Indigo Girls, John Zorn, Lascivious Biddies, Los Mas Valientes, Natalie Merchant, New York City Opera, Rufus Wainwright, Seattle Baroque, and Sanda Weigl, among many others. The band’s music is also heard on American and Australian independent film soundtracks. They return to Cornelia Street’s West Village stage for the first time in nearly a decade.
]]>
North American Jewish Choral Festival2012-04-12T00:20:39Z2012-04-11T23:58:18Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21252012-04-11T23:58:18ZRegistration is open for the North American Jewish Choral Festival to be held in July 15-19 2012 in the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, Kerhonkson, NY. For Festival Brochure, : click here To register, visithttp://wizevents.com/register/landing.php?id=1235...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgChoral
click here
To register, visithttp://wizevents.com/register/landing.php?id=1235]]>
Flash Mob Hora Jerusalem 2012-04-11T23:39:22Z2012-04-11T23:37:36Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21242012-04-11T23:37:36Zjmwcinfo@jmwc.orgYouTube
]]>
Winter Edition Weimar --in springtime2012-04-11T22:26:10Z2012-04-11T22:24:04Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21232012-04-11T22:24:04ZApril 9 at 9:30am until April 15 at 5:00pm Ottmar Gerster Musikschule (Music School), Weimar, Germany Join an incredible, innovative workshop on music improvisation and network with musicians from around the world. Conducted orchestral improv, small group improv, drum circles,...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgWorkshops
Ottmar Gerster Musikschule (Music School), Weimar, Germany
Join an incredible, innovative workshop on music improvisation and network with musicians from around the world. Conducted orchestral improv, small group improv, drum circles, Feldenkrais, concerts and more. With Alan Bern, Cesar Lerner, Marcelo Moguilevsky, Michael Schründer and more. For details: www.winteredition.eu ]]>
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival2012-04-11T22:23:16Z2012-04-11T22:19:58Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21222012-04-11T22:19:58Zhttp://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=42d20ca79b631aeacd1ccd071&id=6ff029acdb For 5 days in May, people of Atlanta will be able to participate, play, listen and attend Jewish music events around the city. The website lists the events, performers, venues and times. More and more cities have Jewish Music...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgFestivals
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=42d20ca79b631aeacd1ccd071&id=6ff029acdb
For 5 days in May, people of Atlanta will be able to participate, play, listen and attend Jewish music events around the city. The website lists the events, performers, venues and times. More and more cities have Jewish Music Festivals -- Try it, you'll like it!!]]>
Mira Awad at the Metropolitan Room2012-04-11T22:14:11Z2012-04-11T22:12:02Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21212012-04-11T22:12:02ZMonday, April 30, 2012 9:30pm Mira Awad returns to NY April 30 with her own Arabic Fusion concert. With a special guest: Jordanian-Spanish singer Farah Siraj. If you heard Mira during the just completed tour with Noa, you know this...jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgIsraeli
9:30pm Mira Awad returns to NY April 30 with her own Arabic Fusion concert. With a special guest: Jordanian-Spanish singer Farah Siraj.
If you heard Mira during the just completed tour with Noa, you know this is an extraordinary talent.
$20 cover, 2 drink minimum. http://metropolitanroom.com/show.cfm?id=74054&cart
]]>
She studied at the Rimon School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
Mira has collaborated with a wide range of world-famous musicians, from Noa (Achinoam Nini) on her album "Now", Idan Raichel on his second album "Mema'amakim", with Greek singer George Dalaras, hip hop artist Guy Mar and international star Andrea Bocelli. Mira worked as an actress with the Tel-Aviv Cameri Theatre, she also was the Eliza Doolittle in the renown musical "My fair lady", and stars on the TV series "Arab Labor" (seasons 1,2 and 3). She featured in the movie "The Bubble", directed by Eytan Fox and recorded the theme songs for the films "Forgiveness" by director Udi Aloni, and "Lemon tree" by Eran Riklis. She participated in the 5th season of the Israeli version of "Dancing with the stars" and won 4th place. She participated in the Eurovision song contest 2009 alongside Noa with the song "There must be another way" from their duet album carrying the same name, released by Universal Music. Her debut solo album "Bahlawan-Acrobat" was released in May 2009, and was produced by famous guitarist Amos Ever-Hadani. She was signed as a Sony Spain artist in 2011 and released her second album "All my faces" with musical producer Carlos Jean.
Mira is very much identified with the agenda of dialogue and co-existence among people and towards the environment, raising a call for human solidarity everywhere in the world.]]>
Klez at the Merc post-Passover!2012-04-11T21:57:26Z2012-04-11T21:55:54Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21202012-04-11T21:55:54ZHal Aqua and The Lost Tribe return to the Mercury Cafe on Saturday, April 14, 8 pm, playing klezmer music infused with rock, reggae, ska, hip-hop and funk. This post-Passover party includes renowned singer/songwriter Rabbi Joe Black and hot klezmer...jmwcinfo@jmwc.org
Rabbi Joe Black and hot klezmer ensemble The Bloomers, featuring Katie Glassman. For people observing Passover, this will be the first chance in 8 days to have bread, pasta, Mexican food…and beer! (The Merc serves dinner from 5:30-11 pm.) Tickets $10, cash only at the door. 2199 California Street, Denver, 303-294-9281. ]]>
Dance Silhouette Story of Passover2012-04-11T15:50:09Z2012-04-11T15:47:40Ztag:www.jmwc.org,2012:/announcements/1.21192012-04-11T15:47:40ZDance Silhouette that tells the story of Passover, from a competition in 2011. Quite well done....jmwcinfo@jmwc.orgDance
]]>