David Amos did unusual programming at TICO’s recent concert at Tifereth Israel Synagogue by opening with the longest work of the evening, Dvorak’s New World Symphony. However, the orchestra musicians seemed warmed up enough to plunge into this iconic music and bring forth the familiar melodies with all the energy they could muster. This work […]
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You could call We All Belong the swan song of the Ruderman Chabad Inclusion Initiative, a four year, $1 million effort to create a welcoming culture for those with disabilities and mental health conditions, but the all new music video is so much more than just a short-lived catchy tune. A multi-faceted project conveying the importance of […]
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Thank you to all of the artists who submitted their work to the Jewish Music Week in Toronto Student Art Contest. The theme was How Jewish Music Makes Me Feel and the results were spectacular! Below are the winners, finalists and honourable mentions. Come see their artwork up close at the Jewish Music Week Student Art Exhibit May 14 – […]
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Unlike many Jews around the world, the 5,000 or so who lived in Calcutta up until India won its independence from Britain in 1947, were part of a tolerant society. The auspicious situation the Jews of Calcutta found themselves in is reflected in their music. While Ashkenazic music is in the minor mode, Calcutta’s uses […]
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Tickets going fast! Sunday, June 16, 2019 3:00 p.m. YIDDISH FLAVORS OF LOVE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION performed by The Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus / JPPC Binyumen Schaechter, Conductor Seth Weinstein, Pianist ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS PROVIDED Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York City $40 $30 for groups of at least 10 $25 for students […]
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Did you miss the interview with Moshe Hammer about his fantastic JMW concert “Budapest to Israel to Toronto”? Click here to hear him talk about his life story in music with Mike & Jean on their Classical Mornings show! Then get your ticket before the concert sells out! Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 PM Beth […]
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In Association with Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust presents. The New York Cantors (as seen on PBS) Yaakov (Yanky) Lemmer, Azi Schwartz, and Netanel Hershtik Conducted by Zalmen Mlotek With Special Guests Shulem and Frank London MC: Rabbi Joseph Potasnik Wednesday, June 12, 7 PM (Doors […]
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Join a fun-packed afternoon for all the family in one of London’s most beautiful parks with special guest presenter BBC Radio 3 DJ Max Reinhardt. On the bandstand: 1pm: JMI Youth Big Band, led by Sam Eastmond with special guest musician 2pm: Shir with Debbie Charles and the London International Gospel Choir 3pm: 3yin with Jon […]
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The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel from May 14-18, 2019. The 64th edition of the international song contest, this will be the first time that Eurovision has been hosted in Israel for 20 years, and will be held at Expo Tel Aviv. Eurovision in Israel will be a memorable […]
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In a statement to Reuters today, popular music icon Madonna pushed back against Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) pressure to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, where she is scheduled to make a guest appearance. The “Queen of Pop” and best-selling female recording artist of all time explained her decision to perform at the […]
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