The musical meeting point of klezmer and classical music.
Klezmer is the instrumental folk and dance music of Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi Jewish communities with a rich history which dates back to the middle-ages.
Classical music has courted folk music and dance for centuries. Over its history it has integrated popular dances like waltzes or pavanes. Along the way there have also been lesser-known Jewish classical composers who have explored traditional Jewish dances (like the hora), and to a greater extent explored the melodies and harmonies of this tradition.
What happens if we pull some of the 'high art' sensibilities of the klezmer-inspired compositions back to the raw folk culture from which it's derived? What about orchestrating the melodies of the old world with a chamber ensemble mindset?
Canonical repertoire, hidden gems, brand new compositions, and classic folk tunes all rolled into a folk-classical chamber kapelye.
Concert programme TBC
Clarinet - Daniel Mawson
Violin - Chris Emerson
Violin 2/Viola - Naomi Isaacs
Cello - Caroline Morris
Piano - Sam Gee
Host - Richard Fay
This concert is launching our brand new EP, Klezmer Klassica: Vol 1. and 2.
For more information about Klezmer Klassica, see https://www.richardfay.co.uk/klezmer-klassica
This is a concert in 2 halves with an interval, with each half lasting around 50 mins.
Doors open from 7PM
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General Admission |
£15.00 | |
Student / U18 / Low Wage
A ticket for those in full-time education or with low wages. These tickets are limited.
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£10.00 |
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
3 Cambridge Street
Manchester
M1 5BY
Doors open from 7pm. Cafe/Bar available in the venue. Paid on-street and car park options available.
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