The 8th Annual KlezmerQuerque - February 11-14, 2010 (Thursday through Presidents Day weekend):
Congregation Nahalat Shalom, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band and Nahalat Shalom’s Yiddish dance troupe ‘Rikud’ present ‘Living Yiddish at KlezmerQuerque’ featuring the internationally celebrated Strauss/Warschauer Klezmer Duo, Deborah Strauss (violin, accordion, voice, dance) and Jeff Warschauer (guitar, mandolin, voice). The duo, brought back for a second year by popular demand, perform original and traditional Yiddish instrumental and vocal pieces that span the spectrum from fiery to tender. Called "pied pipers of Yiddish music" and "pioneers in their generation," Deborah and Jeff are renowned as performers and teachers at festivals and workshops throughout the world - bringing a weekend of Klezmer/Yiddish music, dance, language & culture to New Mexico!
Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer are two of the most astonishing and popular performers and teachers in the international klezmer and Yiddish music scene. They were both long-time members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, and have performed with violinist Itzhak Perlman on film and in concert. As the Strauss/Warschauer Duo, they have performed to overwhelming acclaim in such diverse venues as the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow, the National Yiddish Theater in New York City, and the Art of Yiddish in Los Angeles with Theodore Bikel. Deborah is an award-winning Yiddish children's educator. Jeff is on the faculty of Columbia University and is Founding Artistic Director of the KlezKanada Institute for Yiddish/Jewish Culture and the Arts.
Join Jeff and Deborah for an amazing Yiddishekeit-filled weekend which includes 4 klezmer music &/or Yiddish dance workshops, 2 concerts/dance parties, & a ‘Lunch ‘n Learn’: KLICK ON ‘Schedule' & 'Registration Form’ in left column for details.
“The Rebbe’s Orkestra” the popular Albuquerque-based klezmer ensemble
[ www.isound.com/mp3s/rebbes_orkestra_klezmer_and_judaic_band ] will be performing at the concert/dance parties in celebration of the release of its new CD ‘Klezmer y Mas.”
The 25-plus piece Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer band and Rikud dance troupe will also be appearing at the festival. KLICK ON ‘Schedule’ and 'Performers' in left column for details.
The advanced registration discount for ALL events is $90.00-general / $75-seniors, students & fixed income.
Registration and payment MUST be received BY or BEFORE Thursday, February 11th for this discount.
Classes and events may also be paid for separately at each event.
For more information about class times, prices, tickets & registration KLICK ON the appropriate sections on this web page in left-hand column OR CONTACT:
Beth Cohen, KlezmerQuerque co-ordinator (505) 243-6276 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
All events take place at Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
(between Candelaria & Griegos) in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA 87107
Congregation Nahalat Shalom is a non-profit and tax-exempt organization:
www.nahalatshalom.org office: (505) 343-8227
2010 KlezmerQuerque Schedule of Events:
Thursday, February 11th, 7pm:
Opening event features a “hands-on” workshop taught by THE STRAUSS / WARSCHAUER DUO that will prepare participants, singers & musicians to lead a joyous and creative musical Shabbat service in an old Eastern European style on the following evening (Friday, February 12th, 6:30pm). The $20.00 price for this class includes admission to the Friday evening service, performances and dance party.
Friday, February 12th, 6:30-10:00pm, Der Freyelekher Shabbes:
Thursday workshop attendees will lead participants in a joyous and creative musical Shabbat service in an old Eastern European style from 6:30-7:00pm.
7:00pm: Vegetarian POTLUCK dinner.
7:45pm: Music by ABQ’s own THE REBBE’S ORKESTRA, Shabbes songs and dances led by Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer, followed by more Klezmer music and dance featuring THE 25-PIECE NAHALAT SHALOM COMMUNITY KLEZMER BAND--open dancing led /taught by RIKUD YIDDISH DANCE TROUPE. The cost for Friday evening’s event is a $15-$18 suggested donation (under 18-free or donation). Price is already included for students who attended the Thursday night workshop.
Saturday, February 13th - Four Events:
9:30-11am: THE STRAUSS / WARSCHAUER DUO will lead “Shabbos, Music & Yiddish,” a hands-on workshop of Hassidic Nigunim (melodies) & Yiddish Sabbath songs for singers, instrumentalists and dancers. No previous experience necessary. All ages, levels & backgrounds welcome. We will begin together, and then break into specific sessions for instrumentalists, singers and dancers. ($20-general, $16-seniors/fixed income/under 18).
2:15-3:45pm: The Duo will lead “MAKING YOUR INSTRUMENT SING IN YIDDISH”, a hands-on workshop for everyone. Again, all are welcome. ($20-general, $16-seniors/fixed income/under 18).
7:30pm-10:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm): FEATURED PERFORMANCES, CONCERT & DANCE PARTY: The Strauss/Warschauer Duo presents, "In My Garden: Yiddish Songs and Music of Love and Rejoicing." The concert will be followed by a dance party with live music and dance instruction. All are welcome. No experience necessary. The Opening Act will be The Rebbe’s Orkestra celebrating its first CD release “Klezmer y Mas.” Members of The Rebbe’s Orkestra and The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dance troupe will also join Jeff & Deborah in the latter part of the Duo’s dance party.
($18- In advance @ Bookworks 4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW 505-344-8139, & at Natural Sound 3422 Central Ave. SE -after 1/30 4011 Central NE 505-255-8295; Tickets at the door: $20-general, $18-seniors/fixed income/under 18).
Sunday, February 14th 11am-12:30pm:
Music OR Dance class - choose one of two offerings: WARSCHAUER will lead a klezmer instrumental and song workshop and STRAUSS will lead a dance workshop. The groups will join together at the end for a heartfelt “zayt gezunt” (goodbye) in music and dance. All are welcome. ($20-general, $16-fixed income/under 18).
DISCOUNT PRICE FOR ALL EVENTS: $90 for 2 concerts/dance parties, SAT ‘Lunch ‘n Learn,’ & 4 classes paid for by or before Thursday evening February 11th ($75 for seniors/fixed income/under 18). Downloadable registration forms are available on web site.
Individual classes and events can also be paid for at time of class/event or in advance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVENT CO-ORDINATOR BETH COHEN:
Via E-mail:
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-or by phone: (505)243-6276
Web: www.nahalatshalom.org Klick on "Klezmer Music/Dance" then Klick on “KlezmerQuerque”
All events held at Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, ABQ
Phone: (505) 343-8227 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it WEB: www.nahalatshalom.org