Get ready for an afternoon of vibrant and traditional Klezmer music on Friday, April 4th at 2 p.m. at the White Plains Public Library Auditorium! Featuring talented performers Susan Gordan and Jordan Shapiro, this program promises to be an unforgettable cultural experience. Whether you're a fan of lively, toe-tapping music or looking to discover something new, this Klezmer performance will transport you with its rich history and spirited rhythms. Bring your friends, family, or anyone who enjoys great music and a fun atmosphere. Registration is encouraged, click here for more information!
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Klezmer on a Sunday Afternoon
Bring the whole family and enjoy a delightful program of spirited klezmer music on Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. The Westchester Klezmer Program is an intergenerational klezmer band program in Westchester County, New York. It is among the largest programs of its kind in the country, if not the world! Westchester Klezmer Program musicians participate by learning and rehearsing klezmer music and then performing at various community based events. Westchester Klezmer Program last played White Plains Library in 2010. Come enjoy their music again. This concert is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the White Plains Library.
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An Afternoon of Klezmer
Join us on Sunday, December 9 for our annual klezmer concert. Enjoy a lively & nostalgic musical journey, featuring Old World traditions & New World voices with Kapelye, “The First Ambassadors of Klezmer.” Eric Berman, tuba/bass; Ken Maltz, clarinet; and Peter Sokolow, keyboard/vocals. Two seatings from 1:30-2:30 p.m., repeated 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wikipedia explains: “Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe. Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre originally consisted largely of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations.” This concert is brought to you by the Friends of White Plains
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