Klezmer Playday live in London
29 March 2024
11am-3.30pm
Jamboree Venue, Kings Cross, London
Jamboree, 6 St Chad's Pl, London WC1X 9HH, UK
Enjoy playing and learning more about klezmer at a fun and relaxed day-long workshop, open to all instruments. Jamboree, the venue, is a welcoming music venue in the heart of London's Kings Cross.
Led by experienced klezmer educator and fiddler Ilana Cravitz, the playday will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into klezmer music. Suitable for both newcomers to the genre and seasoned players, the programme will include:
- Learning klezmer music by ear, including melody, inner parts, rhythm, and bass lines
- Understanding about klezmer modes and dances
- Practising ornamentation
- Arranging material
- Discussing performance skills
More details and registration here: https://forms.gle/89AD7zN8QTHQXmCk7
Email for questions: ilanacravitz@gmail.com.
Minimum standard: grade 4 or equivalent. No ability to read music or prior klezmer experience is necessary.
Photo: Alicia Clarke