Klezfest

Join the world famous music school and learn klezmer this summer at KlezFest 2018. Here is a a peek into what you can expect:

Traditional klezmer; history, melodies, ornamentation, dance and accompaniment
Play music in ensembles and delve into improvisational techniques
Interpret scores, jam and perform to the public.
Lectures from the cutting edge of academic research
Hands-on tutoring from world leading experts.

The international faculty will feature some of the very best klezmer musicians from around the world.

Alan Bern – Accordion (DE/USA) – Head of Faculty
Susi Evans – Clarinet (UK) – Assistant Head of Faculty
Ilana Cravitz – Violin (UK)
Andreas Schmitges – Mandolin/Guitar/Dance (DE)

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