A Celebration of Klezmer (August 2013)

Beit Avi Chai presents “A Celebration of Klezmer”: A week celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Klezmer Master Classes Association in Safed

International Master Classes and Concerts

Artistic direction: Maestro Giora FeidmanGeneral Director: Clarinetist Hanan Bar-Sela

The week’s events will take place at Beit AVI CHAI and at various locations all over Israel

Klezmer Festival Events: Concerts

August 5: From Mozart to Klezmer-Beit AVI CHAI courtyardAugust 6: From the Tango to Klezmer-Beit AVI CHAI courtyardAugust 7: The Melody of the Heart Opens up Hearts-Beit AVI CHAI courtyardAugust 8: Klezmer Tish-Petach Tiqva Performing Arts CenterAugust 9: Lekha Dodi Liqrat Kallah-The Great Synagogue, JerusalemAugust 10: Melaveh Malka-Beit AVI CHAI auditoriumAugust 11: Mashiv Haruah-The Valley of the Communities, Yad Vashem

Master Classes

Monday to Wednesday, August 5-7, 5:30 PM

General master classes with workshop teachersInstructors: Giora Feidman, Prof. Philippe Cuper, Helmut Heizel, maestro Raul Juarna, Federico Mondiccelli, Enrique Eguarta, Guido Yager, Prof. Gersh Geller, Emile Aivinder, Prof. Ilan Shol

The master classes are open to the general public. Admission is free, subject to available space. Tickets limited.

Tickets available from 4:30 PM. One ticket per person.

International Musicians participating in the concerts:

Helmut Heizel (Germany), clarinetMaestro Raul Juarna (New York)-bandone