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SUMMARY:Russian and Yiddish song workshop - SOAS\, London.
DESCRIPTION:Part of SOAS summer schools. 10.30am – 5.30pm. A day of Russian and Yiddish singing workshop. Half a day for each\, bookable as the whole day or pick your half. \nBOOK HERE \nMorning session (10am – 1pm) Yiddish Songs – £30 \nAfternoon session (2.30 – 5.30pm) Russian Songs – £30 \nFull day pass (10am – 5.30pm) £50 \nYiddish Songs (10.30am – 1.30pm) \nYiddish\, the 1000-year-old language of the Jews of Eastern Europe\, is flourishing\, as people young and old\, Jewish and non-Jewish\, explore its rich cultural heritage. Some of the songs come from the Yiddish theatre and cinema or describe the diverse lives of Jewish people across Eastern and Central Europe and all the countries they have emigrated to – their history\, hopes\, memories\, politics\, celebrations and resistance to oppression. Others are are spiritual and liturgical\, particularly the nign – a melody that is believed to change consciousness. Join us in singing traditional and new Yiddish songs while also paying attention to the specific elements (ornamentation\, phrasing\, modes) of this singing style.  \nRussian Songs (2.30 – 5.30pm) \nRussian folk songs embrace the whole of the landscape and all of Mother Earth. Lyrical songs call to mind the vastness of Russian topography stretching toward a boundless horizon. In Russian folklore\, every snowflake and every blade of grass embodies the spirits of nature – and this connection is felt within each folk song for ritual pagan holidays\, exorcism and sibylline song\, circle dance\, laments\, wedding and lyrical songs… Come and experience the Russian landscape through song! \nMusic lovers of all backgrounds and singing levels are invited\, no experience necessary. Learning by ear. \nWith Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/soas-2023/
LOCATION:SOAS\, University of London\, Thornhaugh Street\, Russell Square\, London\, WC1H 0XG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Green Week Russian Choir concert in Brighton
DESCRIPTION:The Brighton & Hove and London Russian Choirs\nwith support from the Sussex Russian Centre Kalinka\nBook here \nIn early June\, Slavic folks celebrate the Green Week – a seasonal festival with rituals to boost nature’s fertility. It is also called the Rusalka (Mermaid) Week as at this time mermaids were believed to leave the water\, swing on branches of birch trees and dance in circles. Our festive concert celebrates this ancient tradition: we will sing pagan Rusalka songs\, village dance songs\, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs about nature. We will also link to Russian urban life\, with Orthodox chants and Art Songs performed by the choir and our soloists.\nTea and coffee with traditional home cooked snacks will be available thanks to the Sussex Russian Centre Kalinka.\nCome and welcome the summer with us!\nThe Brighton & Hove and London Russian Choirs bring together music lovers of all backgrounds. We are not affiliated with any political\, ideological or religious body. We promote culture\, music\, peace\, unity and building bridges through singing.\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/russian-choir-concert-in-brighton/
LOCATION:BHASVIC\, 205 Dyke Road\, Hove\, BN3 6EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230522T200000
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SUMMARY:Yiddish song workshop. Free. Open to all. Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Free for all. REGISTER HERE \nCome fill the room in a special evening of Yiddish folksinging guided by an internationally acclaimed cultural activist\, performer and educator. \nThis event is open to anyone and everyone free of charge. It doesn’t matter whether you love Yiddish or have never heard of it before! Expect a wonderful night of communal singing and insight into the unique sounds of Yiddish Folklore. \nA bit of background context: Yiddish\, the 1000-year-old language of the Jews of Eastern Europe\, is flourishing\, as people young and old\, Jewish and non-Jewish\, explore its rich cultural heritage. Yiddish songs are hugely varied. Some are spiritual\, some political. Others come from theatre and cinema\, or describe the diverse lives of Jewish people across Eastern and Central Europe and all the countries they have emigrated to – their history\, hopes\, memories\, politics\, celebrations and resistance to oppression. And some are just fun!  \n\n \nPolina Shepherd is a composer\, performer\, educator and cultural activist with 30 years of professional experience – originally from Siberia\, now living in Brighton. Having been part of the international Yiddish and Klezmer music scene for over 30 years\, she works with audiences of different backgrounds and promotes building bridges\, understanding and unity through singing. Growing up in Tatarstan also placed her close to Islamic ornamentation and timbre\, which can be heard in her unique vocal style. \n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/yiddish-song/
LOCATION:University of Sussex Meeting House\, University of Sussex\, Falmer\, East Sussex\, BN1 9QF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Brighton Fringe\, Russian choirs and Klezmer Duo concert.
DESCRIPTION:Part of Brighton Fringe Festival \n \nPresented by Fail Better Productions:  Khorovod: Music from the Steppes and the Shtetl \nVenue: Spiegeltent (Old Steine\, Brighton) 19 of May 4.00 – 5.00 \nFollow the Sun from East to West in a circle of traditional music from Eastern Europe. \nThe khorovod is an East Slavic and pagan ritual: over a 1000 years ago communities sang and danced in a circle\, the circle symbolising the Sun. We invite you into our khorovod. \nListen to peasant songs about love\, potatoes and Siberian village life. Weep at a Cossack lament for lost youth. Let your heart be lifted by raucous folk songs from the steppes. Add flavours from a Tatar Bazaar\, hear the echoes of distant voices shouting “Mazl tov!” at a Jewish wedding in Bessarabia. Join the community singing soulful nigunim – Hassidic songs without words… add a sprinkle of spices from Turkey and the Mediterranean. Finally wash it all down with an Odessa fisherman’s melody. \nThis heartfelt and joyous programme is presented by the Brighton & Hove and London Russian choirs with an internationally renowned Klezmer duo Merlin Shepherd (clarinets) and Polina Shepherd (voice\, piano). \n***The Brighton & Hove and the London Russian choirs are independent community choirs bringing together music lovers of all backgrounds. They promote culture\, peace\, unity and build bridges through singing. \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/brighton-fringe/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
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SUMMARY:Apollo’s Fire on tour – Fulda\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\n\n\nEvent link \nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nFor more information and tickets on Apollo’s Fire website\, go here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nMusik der jüdischen und afrikanischen Diasporas \nApollo’s Fire – The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra\nJeannette Sorrell\, Leitung\, Cembalo und Programmgestaltung  \nTICKETS ERHALTEN SIE HIER.\nPolina Skovoroda Shepherd\, Sopran\nJacob Perry\, Tenor\nHaitham Haidar\, Tenor\nJeffrey Strauss\, Bariton\nDaphna Mor\, Recorder\, Ney\, Vocals\nIhrer Heimat entrissen und auf der ganzen Welt verstreut\, fanden Juden und Afrikaner Kraft und Inspiration in der Musik und bewahrten mit dieser sowohl ihre kulturelle Identität als auch ihre Seele als Volk. In dieser musikalischen Reise durch die jüdischen und afrikanischen Diasporas erkundet Apollo’s Fire die bemerkenswerte Widerstandsfähigkeit dieser geknechteten Menschen zwischen 1600 und 1850. Musik des jüdischen Barockkomponisten Salamone Rosse und des jüdisch inspirierten Komponisten Benedetto Marcello ist mit den Rhythmen des Lebens im Ghetto verwoben: Lieder\, Tänze und Gebete ashkenazischer\, sephardischer und nordafrikanischer Traditionen. \n22 MusikerInnen – einschließlich jüdischer\, palästinensischer und afrikanisch-amerikanischer KünstlerInnen – erheben ihre Stimmen für Zugehörigkeit und Festlichkeit. \nAbonnement: Konzert-Abo\nVeranstaltungsdauer: N. N. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-fulda/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T110859Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo's Fire International tour - London
DESCRIPTION:Final concert of Apollo’s Fire International tour\nExile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas \n \nBOOK HERE \nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio).\n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nFor more information and tickets\, go here \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-london/
LOCATION:St Martin-in-the-Fields\, Trafalgar Square\, London\, WC2N 4JH
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T112422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T122039Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo’s Fire on tour - Heidelberg\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Apollo’s Fire O Jerusalem!\nPart of Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival \nMain event link here \nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas and O Jerusalem is a version of this programme tailored for this festival\, a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nVenue: Neue Aula der Universität \nFor more information go here.  \n\n \n\nTICKETS HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZur Faszination der Alten Musik vor der Barockzeit gehört die Tatsache\, dass hohe Kunst und tägliche Praxis\, Konzert und Ritual oft ganz nah beieinanderliegen. Apollo’s Fire\, das sensationelle Ensemble aus Cleveland\, Ohio\, und seine Leiterin Jeannette Sorrell bringen die besten Vokalist*innen und Instrumentalsolist*innen aus dem Grenzbereich zwischen westlicher und orientalischer Musik zusammen. Selten hat der Brückenschlag zwischen den Kulturen derart natürlich und vital geklungen. Das aktuelle Programm der Amerikaner*innen nimmt in Jerusalem\, der Stadt der drei Religionen\, seinen Ausgang. Musiken aus der Levante\, aus Nordafrika\, Spanien und Italien lassen den inspirierenden Austausch der jüdischen Diaspora mit den Kulturen ihrer Zufluchtsländer erfahrbar werden. Die Klangreise führt von jüdischen Hochzeitstänzen über Claudio Monteverdi bis zu arabischen Taksim-Improvisationen. \nDas Konzert ist Teil des Programmschwerpunkts „Trans- und Interkulturelles“. \nKonzert mit Pause\nDauer ca. 1\,5 Stunden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-heidelberg/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T111713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T174318Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo's Fire US tour - Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\nBook here \nThough stolen from their homeland and scattered across the world\, both Jews and Africans found strength in their music. Discover the rhythms of the Jewish ghetto in 1620 – dances and prayers from the Ashkenazi\, Sephardic\, Jewish baroque\, and North African traditions. A company of 24 musicians – including Jewish\, Arab\, and African-American artists – raise their voices in love and celebration.\n\nPre-concert talk by guest artists\, Yiddish singer Polina Shepherd and Israeli recorder/ney player Daphna Mor\, 1 hour before the performance.\n \nFeatured Artists\nPolina Skovoroda Shepherd\,soprano\nJacob Perry & Haitham Haidar\,tenor\nJeffrey Strauss\,baritone\nDaphna Mor\,recorder\, ney\, vocals\nMerlin Shepherd\,clarinets\n \nNow a GRAMMY®-winning orchestra\, Apollo’s Fire has performed sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall\, the BBC Proms\, the Royal Theatre of Madrid\, the Tanglewood Festival\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art… and more! But what Apollo’s Fire musicians love most is bringing world-class performances to your doorstep – in a continuous “tour” of Northeast Ohio neighborhoods.\nFounding Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell is praised for her “inspired leadership” (THE INDEPENDENT\, London) and “revelatory performances” (OPERA NEWS). Apollo’s Fire is dedicated to reviving the true spirit of baroque performances – not only with period instruments\, but with the emotional impact the music was meant to convey.\nUSA Tour dates\nMarch 8-10 – Cleveland\, OH\nMarch 11-12 – Chicago\nMarch 15-16 – San Francisco\, joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF.\nMarch 17 – Stanford University\, Palo Alto\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH \nFor more information and tickets\, go here \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-us-tour-cleveland-oh/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T113910Z
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SUMMARY:Two shows at Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre\, New York.
DESCRIPTION:American Premiere – New Yiddish Theatrical Concert \n\n\n\n\npleytem tsuzamen – Refugees Together \n\n\nMarch 26\, 2023 @ 1PM & 6PM \nBOOK HERE \nREAD MORE \n\npleytem tsuzamen / REFUGEES TOGETHER – a new Yiddish theatrical concert – music and lyrics by Josh Waletzky\, book by Jeyn Levison\, directed by Michael Barakiva – is making its U.S. premiere in NYC on March 26.\n\n\nYiddish singers and actors – Daniel Kahn\, Svetlana Kundish\, Sasha Lurje\, Polina Shepherd and Joshua Waletzky.\n\n\nBand – Merlin Shepherd\, Polina Shepherd\, Ilya Shneyveys\, Jake Shulman-Ment \, Beth Silver and Deborah Strauss.\n\nPleytem Tsuzamen (Refugees Together) is a call for solidarity with those who are most threatened. Confronting our current reality\, the songs present a dynamic fusion of traditional forms with the social\, political\, and personal challenges posed by the world today — and they embody the power of music to foster the courage we need to “link arms and take to the streets together against bloodshed and hatred.” \n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/folksbiene/
LOCATION:Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre\, 36 Battery Place\, New York\, NY\, 10280\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T111618Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo's Fire US tour - New York
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora: Jewish Music  of Longing and Celebration \nThe Met Fifth Avenue  The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium   \nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nApollo’s Fire\, led by conductor-harpsichordist Jeannette Sorrell\, has garnered praise for its “ingenious programme[s]” and “superlative music-making” (The Daily Telegraph). The GRAMMY®-winning ensemble has sold out performances at Carnegie Hall\, the BBC Proms\, the Tanglewood Festival\, and the Royal Theatre of Madrid\, among others. Returning to The Met for the first time in three years\, they present a thrilling mélange of music—both familiar and recently discovered—from Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jewish traditions\, plus selections from Baroque Italy’s small\, but mighty community of Jewish composers.  \nTickets start at $35 ($30 + $5 service fee) \nMetLiveArts tickets include Museum admission on the day of the event. For more information\, call 212-570-3949 or email meteventtix@metmuseum.org. \n  \nUSA tour dates: \nMarch 8 – Akron\, OH\, The BATH Church\, book here\nMarch 8 – Cleveland\, OH\, The Temple-Tifereth Israel\, Beachwood\, book here\nMarch 10 – Cleveland\, OH\, West Shore Unitarian Universalist\, Rocky River. book here\nMarch 11- Evanston\, IL. Music Institute of Chicago. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 12 – Chicago\, Anshe Emet Synagogue. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 15 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 16 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 17 – Palo Alto\, CA. Bing Concert Hall\, Stanford University. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book here\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH. Cleveland Museum of Art. Gartner Auditorium Book here \nFor more information and tickets\, go here \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-us-tour-new-york/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T111513Z
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SUMMARY: Apollo's Fire US tour - Stanford University\, Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nUSA Tour dates\nMarch 8-10 – Cleveland\, OH\nMarch 11-12 – Chicago\nMarch 15-16 – San Francisco\, joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF.\nMarch 17 – Stanford University\, Palo Alto\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH \nFor more information and tickets\, go here \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-us-tour-stanford-university-palo-alto/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
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SUMMARY: Apollo's Fire US tour - San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\n\nI am delighted to be one of the featured soloists (along with Merlin Shepherd) in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio) on tour in the USA and Europe.\nA company of 24 musicians – including Jewish\, Arab\, and African-American artists – raise their voices in love and celebration.\n\nMarch 8 – Akron\, OH\, The BATH Church\, book here\nMarch 8 – Cleveland\, OH\, The Temple-Tifereth Israel\, Beachwood\, book here\nMarch 10 – Cleveland\, OH\, West Shore Unitarian Universalist\, Rocky River. book here\nMarch 11- Evanston\, IL. Music Institute of Chicago. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 12 – Chicago\, Anshe Emet Synagogue. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 15 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 16 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 17 – Palo Alto\, CA. Bing Concert Hall\, Stanford University. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book here\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH. Cleveland Museum of Art. Gartner Auditorium Book here\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-us-tour-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230311T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T111311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T171702Z
UID:12831-1678564800-1678658400@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Apollo's Fire US tour - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\nMore information and booking here \n \nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \n“Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth\, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new programme… celebrates the interwoven connections of the Sephardic\, Ashkenazy\, Palestinian and African traditions.” \nFeatured Artists\n\nPolina Skovoroda Shepherd\, soprano\nJacob Perry & Haitham Haidar\, tenors\nJeffrey Strauss\, baritone\nDaphna Mor\, recorder\, ney\, vocals\nMerlin Shepherd\, clarinet\n\nUSA Tour dates \n\nMarch 8 – Akron\, OH\, The BATH Church\, book here\nMarch 8 – Cleveland\, OH\, The Temple-Tifereth Israel\, Beachwood\, book here\nMarch 10 – Cleveland\, OH\, West Shore Unitarian Universalist\, Rocky River. book here\nMarch 11- Evanston\, IL. Music Institute of Chicago. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 12 – Chicago\, Anshe Emet Synagogue. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 15 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 16 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 17 – Palo Alto\, CA. Bing Concert Hall\, Stanford University. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book here\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH. Cleveland Museum of Art. Gartner Auditorium Book here \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-us-tour-chicago/
LOCATION:Music Institute of Chicago
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T111157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T171552Z
UID:12828-1678233600-1678492799@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Apollo's Fire on tour - Ohio\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Exile & Resilience Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas\nRead more and book here.\nCreated & Directed by Jeannette Sorrell\nPolina Shepherd is one of the featured singers in Exile: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas – a programme by the Grammy winning International Baroque Orchestra Apollo’s Fire (Cleveland\, Ohio). \nThough stolen from their homeland and scattered across the world\, both Jews and Africans found strength in their music. Discover the rhythms of the Jewish ghetto in 1620 – dances and prayers from the Ashkenazi\, Sephardic\, Jewish baroque\, and North African traditions. A company of 24 musicians – including Jewish\, Arab\, and African-American artists – raise their voices in love and celebration. \nPre-concert talk by guest artists\, Yiddish singer Polina Shepherd and Israeli recorder/ney player Daphna Mor\, 1 hour before each performance. \nWednesday\, March 8\, 7:30 PM: The Bath Church (UCC)\n3980 W Bath Rd\, Akron\, OH 44333 \nThursday\, March 9\, 7:30 PM: The Temple-Tifereth Israel\n26000 Shaker Blvd\, Beachwood\, OH 44122 \nFriday\, March 10\, 7:30 PM: West Shore UUC – NEW LOCATION*\n20401 Hilliard Blvd\, Rocky River\, OH 44116 \nTuesday\, April 4\, 7:30 PM: Cleveland Museum of Art (Tour Send-Off Concert) – NEW LOCATION*\nGartner Auditorium\n11150 East Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 \nFeatured Artists\n\nPolina Skovoroda Shepherd\, soprano\nJacob Perry & Haitham Haidar\, tenor\nJeffrey Strauss\,baritone\nDaphna Mor\, recorder\, ney\, vocals\nMerlin Shepherd\, clarinets\n\n \n8 March – 4 April Apollo’s Fire USA Tour \n\nMarch 8 – Akron\, OH\, The BATH Church\, book here\nMarch 8 – Cleveland\, OH\, The Temple-Tifereth Israel\, Beachwood\, book here\nMarch 10 – Cleveland\, OH\, West Shore Unitarian Universalist\, Rocky River. book here\nMarch 11- Evanston\, IL. Music Institute of Chicago. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 12 – Chicago\, Anshe Emet Synagogue. Pre-Concert Conversation with the artists 30 minutes before the concert. Book here\nMarch 15 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 16 – San Francisco\, CA. Taube Atrium Theater\, Wilsey Center for Opera. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 17 – Palo Alto\, CA. Bing Concert Hall\, Stanford University. Joined by members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, SF. Book here\nMarch 19 – New York. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book here\nApril 4 – Cleveland\, OH. Cleveland Museum of Art. Gartner Auditorium Book here\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/apollos-fire-cleveland/
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T142409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T151331Z
UID:12924-1677677400-1677682800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online - Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle-5
DESCRIPTION:Online – Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle. \nWednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM New York Time: February 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and March 1. \nOne poem – many melodies. How often does this happen in Yiddish song and why? A Nigndl by Shike Driz has been set to at least three melodies\, Fun Yener Zayt Lid by Rokhl Korn has at least five modern versions. How does the music support\, twist and turn the meaning of the poem? A different tune can radically influence the way we experience the words. \nThis mini-course invites you to explore and learn these songs\, discuss their musical styles and simply enjoy singing them.\nAll singers are welcome\, although you will need to be able to follow written music or be open to learning by ear. \nBook here. \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/tba-tbc-online-yiddish-song-course-fun-yener-zayt-lid-on-the-other-side-of-the-song-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T142317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T151343Z
UID:12922-1677072600-1677078000@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online - Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle-4
DESCRIPTION:Online – Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle. \nWednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM New York Time: February 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and March 1. \nOne poem – many melodies. How often does this happen in Yiddish song and why? A Nigndl by Shike Driz has been set to at least three melodies\, Fun Yener Zayt Lid by Rokhl Korn has at least five modern versions. How does the music support\, twist and turn the meaning of the poem? A different tune can radically influence the way we experience the words. \nThis mini-course invites you to explore and learn these songs\, discuss their musical styles and simply enjoy singing them.\nAll singers are welcome\, although you will need to be able to follow written music or be open to learning by ear. \nBook here. \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/tba-tbc-online-yiddish-song-course-fun-yener-zayt-lid-on-the-other-side-of-the-song-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20230124T221356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T222208Z
UID:13108-1676919600-1676926800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Yiddish Folk Singing Workshop - Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Register here (free) \nThis event is open and free to absolutely anyone and everyone – it doesn’t matter whether you love Yiddish or have never heard of it before! Expect a wonderful night of communal singing and insight into the unique sounds of Yiddish Folklore. \nIMPORTANT INFO: Once you have your ticket\, your name will be added to the guest list and exact location will be emailed to you (venue is inside along Brighton Seafront). \nYiddish\, the 1000-year-old language of the Jews of Eastern Europe\, is flourishing\, as people young and old\, Jewish and non-Jewish\, explore its rich cultural heritage. Yiddish songs are hugely varied. Some are spiritual and liturgical. Others come from theatre and cinema\, or describe the diverse lives of Jewish people across Eastern and Central Europe and all the countries they have emigrated to – their history\, hopes\, memories\, politics\, celebrations and resistance to oppression. \n \nPolina Shepherd is a composer\, performer\, educator and cultural activist with 30 years of professional experience – originally from Siberia\, now living in Brighton. Having been part of the international Yiddish and Klezmer music scene for over 30 years\, she works with audiences of different backgrounds and promotes building bridges\, understanding and unity through singing.\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/workshop-brighton/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T142226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T151229Z
UID:12920-1676467800-1676473200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle-3
DESCRIPTION:Online – Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle. \nWednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM New York Time: February 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and March 1. \nOne poem – many melodies. How often does this happen in Yiddish song and why? A Nigndl by Shike Driz has been set to at least three melodies\, Fun Yener Zayt Lid by Rokhl Korn has at least five modern versions. How does the music support\, twist and turn the meaning of the poem? A different tune can radically influence the way we experience the words. \nThis mini-course invites you to explore and learn these songs\, discuss their musical styles and simply enjoy singing them.\nAll singers are welcome\, although you will need to be able to follow written music or be open to learning by ear. \nBook here. \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/tba-tbc-online-yiddish-song-course-fun-yener-zayt-lid-on-the-other-side-of-the-song-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230212T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20230208T161836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T163221Z
UID:13119-1676217600-1676221200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Efim Chorny (Moldova) birthday concert ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate one of the legendary Yiddish song makhers of our time! \nEfim Chorny\, a Yiddish song activist\, performer\, composer is presenting his online birthday concert on zoom.\nIt has become a tradition for him to gather colleagues and friends from all over the world for his birthday concert. This time we are meeting online on ZOOM.\nApart from Efim and the wonderful Suzanna Ghergus\, there will be guests: by Mark Kovnatskiy\, Sveta Kundish\, Patrick Farrell\, Polina Shepherd\, Samuel Seifert\, Marin Bunea and many others. \nWe start at 19.00 (Moscow)\, 18.00 (Chisinau\, Kyiv\, Tel Aviv); 17.00 (Vienna\, Berlin\, Paris); 16.00 (London); 11.00 (New York). \nZOOM link and other details will be posted just before the event on this Facebook event page. \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/efim-chorny-concert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T142117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T151054Z
UID:12918-1675863000-1675868400@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online - Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle-2
DESCRIPTION:Online – Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle. \nWednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM New York Time: February 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and March 1. \nOne poem – many melodies. How often does this happen in Yiddish song and why? A Nigndl by Shike Driz has been set to at least three melodies\, Fun Yener Zayt Lid by Rokhl Korn has at least five modern versions. How does the music support\, twist and turn the meaning of the poem? A different tune can radically influence the way we experience the words. \nThis mini-course invites you to explore and learn these songs\, discuss their musical styles and simply enjoy singing them.\nAll singers are welcome\, although you will need to be able to follow written music or be open to learning by ear. \nBook here. \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/tba-tbc-online-yiddish-song-course-fun-yener-zayt-lid-on-the-other-side-of-the-song-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20230110T220034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T222110Z
UID:13096-1675591200-1675621800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Winter in Yiddishland - Online
DESCRIPTION:WINTER IN YIDDISHLAND ONLINE\nװינטער אין ייִדישלאַנד אָנלײַן\nBOOK HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur program includes Yiddish classes for all levels and ages\, lectures by Yiddish scholars (in English and Yiddish)\, Klezmer\, Yiddish song\, and Yidishe nigunim workshops\, an annual concert featuring Klezmer stars\, a Yiddish singalong\, and the opportunity to meet with ardent Yiddishists from around the world. We hope you will join us and become a part of our international Yiddishland mishpokhe! \nThe program starts at 10 AM ET and ends at 6:30 PM ET. \nRegistration for Winter in Yiddishland Online is $25 per individual program. \nWe are also thrilled to offer The Workers Circle Annual Lorraine Buch Yiddish Concert\, and Yiddish Sing-Along with Cindy Paley as free community events. Advance registration for free events is required.  \nIf you have any questions\, please email Kolya Borodulin at nborodulin@circle.org or Baruch Blum at bblum@circle.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/winter-in-yiddishland-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T142020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T150956Z
UID:12916-1675258200-1675263600@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online - Powerful Yiddish Song course
DESCRIPTION:Online – Powerful Yiddish Song course\, The Workers Circle. \nWednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM New York Time: February 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and March 1. \nOne poem – many melodies. How often does this happen in Yiddish song and why? A Nigndl by Shike Driz has been set to at least three melodies\, Fun Yener Zayt Lid by Rokhl Korn has at least five modern versions. How does the music support\, twist and turn the meaning of the poem? A different tune can radically influence the way we experience the words. \nThis mini-course invites you to explore and learn these songs\, discuss their musical styles and simply enjoy singing them.\nAll singers are welcome\, although you will need to be able to follow written music or be open to learning by ear. \nBook here. \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/tba-tbc-online-yiddish-song-course-fun-yener-zayt-lid-on-the-other-side-of-the-song/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230129T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T110423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T124055Z
UID:12824-1675020600-1675027800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Zemel choir and Merlin & Polina Shepherd concert\, London
DESCRIPTION:SPICE OF LIFE London – BOOK HERE \nJoin the Zemel Choir\, the UK’s Leading Mixed Voice Jewish Choir\, together with Merlin & Polina Shepherd Duo for a night of Jewish Music from around the world.. These concerts promise to be exciting and engaging. With a focus of Klezmer\, Yiddish and Ladino music you will hear the full breath of the Jewish music World. \nVenue:  New North London Synagogue\, 80 East End Road\, London\, N3 2SY \nStart time: 7.30pm. \n \nWith a focus of Klezmer\, Yiddish and Ladino music you will hear the full breath of the Jewish music World. \nThe Zemel Choir\, established in 1955\, is proud of its international reputation as one of the world’s finest mixed-voice Jewish choirs. Our wide-ranging repertoire embraces all the traditional Jewish cultures\, Ashkenazi\, Sephardi\, Yiddish and Israeli. Zemel regularly perform in major venues throughout the U.K. and overseas and\, besides singing well-known favourites\, they present new music from contemporary composers. \nMerlin & Polina Shepherd perform together in a way that is rarely encountered. Playing Music from several linked cultures and maintaining the styles\, they also incorporate improvisation\, freedom and spontaneity. With a unique approach to Klezmer\, Turkish\, Slavic\, Greek and Romanian music they weave a sound that\, so like music from these countries themselves\, moves the listener physically\, emotionally and spiritually. \n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/zemel-merlin-polina-london/
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20230109T192942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T102940Z
UID:13094-1674997200-1675000800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Amnesty UK Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:Amnesty International UK\, Human Rights Action Centre  \nEvent link and booking here.  Download brochure: Programme Conference \nThis event is for students\, led by students. You’ll find an exciting mix of creative spaces\, discussions\, workshops\, on the street activism and entertainment. \nThis is your opportunity to learn more about Amnesty\, get inspired\, brush up on your campaigning skills\, meet like-minded students\, have an incredible weekend in London and add your voice to the Amnesty student movement. \nWith some amazing keynote speakers that we’ll be announcing shortly\, you won’t want to miss out on this! \nPolina Shepherd and Best Foot Music will represent Music as a Form of Activism one the second day of the conference\, on 29 January\, session at 1.15-2pm. \nDescription \nThe Student Conference is your chance to come together\, hear from campaign experts\, learn new skills and take action together. \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/amnesty-uk-student-conference/
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20230109T192012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T192204Z
UID:13092-1674925200-1674928800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:choir session with Augsburg University Choir
DESCRIPTION:choir session with Augsburg University Choir on zoom  \n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/choir-session-with-augsburg-university-choir/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T110154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T124229Z
UID:12822-1674414000-1674421200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Zemel Choir and Merlin & Polina Duo in Brighton & Hove
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration concert between Zemel choir (London) and Merlin & Polina Shepherd.  \nVenue: Ralli Hall  \nSPICE OF LIFE – BOOK HERE \nA Celebration of Jewish Music Featuring Merlin and Polina Shepherd Duo \nWith a focus of Klezmer\, Yiddish and Ladino music you will hear the full breath of the Jewish music World. \nThe Zemel Choir\, established in 1955\, is proud of its international reputation as one of the world’s finest mixed-voice Jewish choirs. Our wide-ranging repertoire embraces all the traditional Jewish cultures\, Ashkenazi\, Sephardi\, Yiddish and Israeli. Zemel regularly perform in major venues throughout the U.K. and overseas and\, besides singing well-known favourites\, they present new music from contemporary composers. \nMerlin & Polina Shepherd perform together in a way that is rarely encountered. Playing Music from several linked cultures and maintaining the styles\, they also incorporate improvisation\, freedom and spontaneity. With a unique approach to Klezmer\, Turkish\, Slavic\, Greek and Romanian music they weave a sound that\, so like music from these countries themselves\, moves the listener physically\, emotionally and spiritually. \n‘Polina and Merlin Shepherd – the Led Zeppelin of contemporary Yiddish music.’ – Seth Rogovoy\, author\, “The Essential Klezmer” \n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/zemel-choir/
CATEGORIES:Concert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221229
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20220927T105826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T162259Z
UID:12820-1671840000-1672271999@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Yiddish New York - choir online
DESCRIPTION:BOOK HERE \nYiddish New York is Daytime Educational & Arts Workshops for All Ages\, Evening Festival of Yiddish Performing Arts\, Visual Arts Exhibition\, Yiddish Film Festival\, an inclusive community working to advance\, contemporary Yiddish culture\, scholarship\, activism and much more! \nPolna Shepherd’s Yiddish Choir is part of this year’s online programme. \n\n\nDive into Yiddish harmonies in style and explore Yiddish sound\, phrasing and expression in a choir setting with attention to history and cultural context. Make it sound rich and modern yet with a proper nod to tradition\, embellish it with krekhtsn and sing\, sing\, sing\, because it’s good for the spirit.\nNew and traditional choir arrangements in 3-5 part vocal harmonies will be taught with sheet music and by ear.\nIf the group feels inspired\, we will create a music video of some other final product for our course. Let’s get creative!\n4:15-15:30 UK time \n11.15am – 12.30pm New York time \nMore here \n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/yiddish-new-york-polina-shepherd-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221221T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221130T225204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T225236Z
UID:12998-1671645600-1671649200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sing with Me 138 online. A Yiddish and a Russian song
DESCRIPTION:6 -7 pm UK / New York 1-2 pm / Honolulu\, Hawaii 7-8 am / São Paulo\, Brazil 2-3pm / Berlin\, Germany 7-8pm / Dubai\, UAE 9-10pm… \nJOIN HERE\nSing with Me Sessions Online are open to everyone.  \n– New songs in every session.\n– Learn about cultural context and style.\n– No knowledge of Yiddish\, Russian or other languages is needed.\n– Song sheets are shown on the screen during sessions.\n– Session videos are posted on Youtube.\n– Payments are appreciated but you can also join free of charge.\n– A Zoom link for each session\, printable song sheet with music\, lyrics\, translation and transliteration appear on Sing with Me web page minimum two hours before the session.  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/sing-with-me-138/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221108T141600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T162831Z
UID:12913-1671368400-1671372000@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Workers Circle Khanike party. Online
DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom for our Yiddish Khanike Party\, with warm Khanike greetings from our wonderful teachers and students from all over the world! Sing Khanike lider with: Zisl Slepovitch\, Polina Shepherd\, Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer\, Psoy Korolenko\, Cindy Paley\, Yasmin Garfunkel\, Tania Grinberg\, Zhenya Lopatnik\, and surprise guests. Enjoy skits and readings from Sheva Zucker\, Daniel Galay\, Miri Koral\, Motl Didner\, and more. \nTranslations of readings and songs will be provided. \nAll participants will be entered in our Annual Khanike raffle for a chance to win free registration to any of our Winter 2023 semester Yiddish classes! To secure your spot in the raffle\, please register by Saturday\, December 10 at 9:00 PM EST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but we welcome an $18 suggested donation that will go to strengthening our world-renowned Yiddish program.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/the-workers-circle-khanike/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204234
CREATED:20221026T202550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T202614Z
UID:12898-1671219000-1671226200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festival of Light concert in Lewes\, UK
DESCRIPTION:BOOK HERE \nFriday\, 16 December\nWestgate Chapel\, Lewes 92A High Street\, BN7 1XH\nDoors: 7.15pm\, \nConcert: 7.30 – 9-30pm.\nBar available during the interval\nTickets: £10 plus booking fee \nFestival of Light with the Brighton and Hove Russian Choir and Pam and de Femmes (TBC) \nThe theme for the evening is Light\, Celebration and Unity. We have a fantastic programme to keep you warm for the rest of winter. Celebrate the beauty of world cultures and the joy of sharing music – join us in spreading the light! \n \nThe Brighton and Hove Russian Choir\nBHRC promotes culture\, unity and building bridges through singing. This evening\, the choir will present Christmas songs\, Art Songs\, classical pieces by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky\, Ukrainian lyrical songs\, ritual calendar music for pagan holidays and other folklore. The programme will also include solo performances by choir members. \nThe coming weekend is also the Jewish Festival of Light – Chanuka. Polina Shepherd will sing a few songs in Yiddish. \nPam and de Femmes are a Lewes-based band that started in 2019 as a female foursome doing calypso interludes for an evening of poets with Caribbean roots. Later they were joined by a rhythm section of bass and cajon. They then extended their repertoire to include Spanish\, Hungarian and Polish songs and now they are a six or seven-piece band singing in languages from all around the world. They have performed songs in Czech\, Swedish\, German\, Italian\, and American English among others and are constantly expanding their repertoire. \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/12898/
LOCATION:Westgate Chapel\, 92A High Street\, Lewes\, BN7 1XH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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