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Golden Thread Ensemble “Songs for Social Change” Concert
The Venue CU
51 E. Main St.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 419-7964
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Covering a wide array of topics including shifting opportunities for women,
the struggle for workers’ rights, tensions between religious and secular movements,
assimilation and relationship with the outside world, this program gives context and voice
to the myriad changes and social struggles faced by Ashkenazi communities of the last century.
The ensemble itself reflects this evolving identity as it straddles the line between
old time fiddle kapelye and contemporary art ensemble.
Featuring an all-star ensemble made up of beloved Yiddish vocalists Lorin Sklamberg
and Sasha Lurje, plus five leading string players from the klezmer scene, Craig Judelman,
Abigale Reisman, Lysander Jaffe, Raffi Boden, and Kirsten Lamb, this project blends techniques
and soundscapes from klezmer music, Yiddish theatre, folk song, cantorial repertoire,
and classical music in a program that is equal parts story-telling,
chamber music and klezmer concert.
Space is limited.
Admission is at no cost, but please be sure to register to reserve your spot,
as we may not be able to accommodate you otherwise.
Register here.