The American Society for Jewish Music and
The American Jewish Historical Society
Present
Music in Our Time: Works by Contemporary American Jewish Composers
An extraordinary program of music by 20th- and 21st-century composers
whose works are in the forefront of artistic contributions
to Jewish music and culture. Featured in the program will be
the world premiere of
Biblical Chants: Variations and Improvisations
on "Song of the Sea" by Dick Hyman, the world famous jazz pianist
and composer; Ellen Gould, actress and playwright;
and Ken Peplowski,
internationally renowned clarinetist.
Additional chamber works by notable Jewish composers
Daniel Asia, Gerald Cohen, Leo Kraft, and Lori Laitman
will be performed by artists from the Mannes School of Music.
Sunday May 23, 2010 3:00pm CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY 15 W. 16th St. New York City
Tickets: $18 General Public $12 AJHS, ASJM & CJH members/$9 students & seniors Ticket sales by phone: 212.868.4444
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