KLEZMER ACROSS BORDERS

Yiddishkayt is thrilled to join the Skirball Cultural Center in presenting Klezmer Across Borders.

The late-twentieth-century klezmer revival in the United States is well known to many. Few are aware that the renaissance has had major proponents elsewhere in North and South America. This winter at the Skirball Cultural Center, hear two contemporary klezmer acts—one Canadian, one Argentinean—whose compositions reflect their national identities and own immigrant heritages.

For directions, parking, and to plan your visit, click here for the Skirball Cultural Center website.

2/4/10 - Beyond the Pale

Thursday, February 4, at 8:00 p.m.

$30 General; $25 Skirball and Yiddishkayt* Members; $20 Full-Time Students

Advance tickets: Available on site at the Skirball, online at www.skirball.org, or by phone at (877) SCC-4TIX or (877) 722-4849

*Yiddishkayt Members, click here to see a promo code that will provide the membership discount at the time of purchase. (Limit two discounted tickets per concert. Discount may not be applied retroactively to previously purchased tickets.)

From Toronto, Beyond the Pale is well known for its explosive acoustic sound infused with diverse cross-cultural influences, from klezmer, Balkan, and Romanian music to bluegrass, jazz, reggae, and funk. Executed with high energy and infectious joy by consummate musicians, the band’s brilliant live performances have delighted audiences worldwide.

3/25/10 - Klezmer en Buenos Aires: Lerner Moguilevsky Dúo

Thursday, March 25, at 8:00 p.m.

$30 General; $25 Skirball and Yiddishkayt* Members; $20 Full-Time Students

Advance tickets: Available on site at the Skirball, online at www.skirball.org, or by phone at (877) SCC-4TIX or (877) 722-4849.

*Yiddishkayt Members, click here to see a promo code that will provide the membership discount at the time of purchase. (Limit two discounted tickets per concert. Discount may not be applied retroactively to previously purchased tickets.)

Los Angeles debut!

World-class Argentinean duo César Lerner and Marcelo Moguilevsky, also known as Klezmer en Buenos Aires, bring the merriment and pathos of Eastern Europe’s spirited music to the Skirball. Drawing inspiration from their Jewish heritage, the pair blends elements of Argentinean folk with jazz, tango, and contemporary sounds. Be mesmerized by the orchestral effect of their stunning virtuosity on flutes, bagpipe, duduk (Armenian reed instrument), clarinets, soprano saxophone, harmonica, accordion, piano, and percussion.

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