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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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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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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: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:20230611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
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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:Village Harmony Adult New England Camp - USA\, MA
DESCRIPTION:EVENT PAGE on Village Harmony website\n\n\n\nCome join us for seven days of eclectic musical stimulation in a perfectly-idyllic western Massachusetts summer setting. Venue: Stump Sprouts Retreat Center – Hawley\, MA\nThe first of this summer’s two limited-enrolment New England adult camps will be led by a team of three wonderful teachers: Mollie Stone from Chicago\, Frank Watkins from Wisconsin\, and—joining our in person teaching team for the first time—Yiddish folk singer Polina Shepherd from the UK. \nAuthentic African American gospel and spirituals\, South African dance-songs\, and diverse music from eastern Europe and the Yiddish diaspora will head off our repertoire for the week. \nThe framework of the week-long residency will be communal\, with everyone taking turns to help prepare meals and clean under the supervision of a head cook. Our menu will be primarily vegetarian and responsive to the tastes\, needs and culinary talents of our camp participants. Evening events will likely include a Georgian-style supra (feast) and a cabaret night. \nVillage Harmony adult weeks tend to be relaxed and non-competitive\, even as we emphasise authenticity and absorbing the spirit of each musical tradition. Written music may distributed for some songs\, while other genres might best be taught by ear. Virtually everything will be taught by example. \nThe program will conclude with a simple\, low-key concert to show off what we’ve accomplished during the week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will not be required to attend our 2023 camps. Our programs’ covid-19 protocol will depend on the state of the pandemic. \n\n\n\n\n\nLeaders: Mollie Stone\, Polina Shepherd\, Frank Watkins \n\n\nLocation: Stump Sprouts Retreat Center – Hawley\, MA \n\n\nPrice: $900 ($700 commuters) \nEnrolment will be limited to 24 housed on site\, plus a handful of commuters. Stump Sprouts offers simple but very comfortable rooms each with two or three beds and shared bathrooms.\n\n\n\n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-adult-camp/
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen Camp. New England\, USA
DESCRIPTION:A teen singing camp in Massachusetts (June 30-July 6) followed by a 11-day concert tour around New England organised by Village Harmony.\n \nMore info and booking here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVillage Harmony is an un-auditioned\, inclusive group whose only demands of would-be members is that they be committed to making good music. This has resulted in a choir whose sound remains dynamic\, unpredictable\, and absolutely exciting year after year. With their easy command of phenomenally varied singing styles and infectiously joyous stage presence\, Village Harmony ensembles always knock people’s socks off.\n\n\nVH teen traveling camp is always led by a team of music leaders\, including native teachers who bring first hand expertise in particular traditions.\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-2023/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230707T210000
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Hadley\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \nFriday\, July 7\, 7:00pm: Hadley\, MA – Wesley United Methodist Church\, 98 North Maple St \n\n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. VH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. Carl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-hadley-ma-2/
LOCATION:Wesley United Methodist Church\, 98 N Maple St\, Hadley\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230708T210000
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - West Cummington\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\nWest Cummington\, MA – Congregational Church\, 27 West Main St  \n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. VH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. Carl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-west-cummington/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Newton\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\nNewton\, MA – Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge St \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. VH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. Carl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-newton-ma/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Yarmouth\, ME
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm \nYarmouth\, ME – Unitarian Church\, 97 Main St \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. VH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. Carl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-yarmouth-me/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Eaton\, NH
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm \n\n\n\n\nEaton\, NH – Little White Church\, 2371 Eaton Rd \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. VH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. Carl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-eaton-nh/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230531T203121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T203915Z
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SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Calais\, VT
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm \n\n\n\n\nCalais\, VT – Maple Corner Community Center\, 84 W County Rd \nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. \nAdmission is by donation at the door. \nFor further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. \nVH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. \nCarl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-calais-vt/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230531T204018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T204627Z
UID:13283-1689274800-1689282000@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Haverhill-NH
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm \n\n\n\n\nHaverhill\, NH – Alumni Hall\, 75 Court St \nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. \nAdmission is by donation at the door. \nFor further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. \nVH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. \nCarl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-haverhill-nh/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230531T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T205028Z
UID:13287-1689361200-1689368400@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Norwich\, VT
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 14\, 7:00pm: Norwich\, VT – Congregational Church\, 15 Church St \nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. \nAdmission is by donation at the door. \nFor further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. \nVH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. \nCarl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-norwich-vt/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230531T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T205442Z
UID:13289-1689436800-1689444000@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble – South Hero\, VT
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\nSouth Hero\, VT – Congregational Church\, 24 South S \n\n\n\n\nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. \nAdmission is by donation at the door. \nFor further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. \nVH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. \nCarl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-south-hero-vt/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230531T205645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T205714Z
UID:13291-1689519600-1689526800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble - Montpelier\, VT
DESCRIPTION:Village Harmony\, the remarkable teen world music ensemble\, presents its annual summer concert program. \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 16\, 3:00pm: Montpelier\, VT – Unitarian Church\, 130 Main St \nThe group is led by Polina Shepherd from the UK\, Sinead O’Mahoney\, and Carl Linich. The 24 brilliant teen singers come from nine states plus Canada and France. \nAdmission is by donation at the door. \nFor further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com. \nVillage Harmony\, a non-profit umbrella organization based in Vermont\, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful\, natural\, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible\, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. \nPolina Shepherd was born in Siberia and grew up in a home where songs were regularly sung at a family table. She is now and internationally-renowned singer with a sound deeply rooted in eastern European Jewish and Russian folk. Her choir work is united by the umbrella of The Polina Shepherd Vocal Experience and covers many aspects of vocal music from highly arranged and conducted pieces to on-spot choral improvisations. \nVH alumna Sinead O’Mahoney has been singing and traveling with Village Harmony for 15 years. She has been praised for her sure command of rhythm and efficient teaching style\, and will lead American shape-note songs as well as songs from the Balkans and South Africa. \nCarl Linich has been studying\, singing\, and teaching traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical music from Caucasus Georgia since 1990\, and has been sharing it with Village Harmony for over two decades. He has directed the Supruli Choir in New York City\, the Bard College Georgian Choir\, and his own family trio with his two sons. \n\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/village-harmony-montpelier-vt/
ORGANIZER;CN="Village Harmony":MAILTO:villageharmony@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20220927T112907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T103727Z
UID:12843-1690070400-1690761599@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra and Choir - Haifa
DESCRIPTION:23 July – 16 August\nHaifa\, Israel and several cities in Germany\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir project \nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts.  \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\nJoin us this year! \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu/\n\n  \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-and-choir-haifa/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230809
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20220927T113101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T202705Z
UID:12845-1690675200-1691539199@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra and Choir in Germany
DESCRIPTION:23 July – 12 August\nHaifa\, Israel and several cities in Germany\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir project \nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts. \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n \n\nConcerts in Germany: \n\nWednesday\, August 9th\, 2023 Germany\, Erfurt\, Thuringian State Parliament\, evening\, time to be announced\nThursday\, August 10th\, Germany\, Eisenach\, Wandelhalle\, time to be announced\nFriday. August 11th\, Leipzig\, Marktplatz\, Leipziger Markt Musik\, 5:00 PM\, free admission\nSaturday\, August 12th\, Germany\, Weimar\, Herderplatz\, double bill with KaraYam\, evening\, time to be announced\n\nThis year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir Music Directors: \n\nPolina Shepherd  – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n\n  \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-and-choir-germany/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230721T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T185105Z
UID:13298-1690740000-1690743600@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra & Choir with International Leaders concert
DESCRIPTION:Caravan Orchestra & Choir with International Leaders concert in Haifa. Venue: Department of Music\, School of Arts\, University of Haifa\n6 PM. Free admission.\nThis concert will present some of this year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir repertoire as well as solo performances by the music directors. Part of Yiddish Summer Weimar\n\n \n\n\nPolina Shepherd – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n \nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts.\nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions.\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information about the project here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/carfavan-haifa/
LOCATION:Department of Music of the University of Haifa\, Israel
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230512T202928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T202928Z
UID:13239-1691611200-1691618400@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra & Choir concert in Erfurt\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Concerts in Germany: \n\nWednesday\, August 9th\, 2023 Germany\, Erfurt\, Thuringian State Parliament\, evening\, time to be announced\nThursday\, August 10th\, Germany\, Eisenach\, Wandelhalle\, time to be announced\nFriday. August 11th\, Leipzig\, Marktplatz\, Leipziger Markt Musik\, 5:00 PM\, free admission\nSaturday\, August 12th\, Germany\, Weimar\, Herderplatz\, double bill with KaraYam\, evening\, time to be announced\n\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts. \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n\n\nThis year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir Music Directors: \n\nPolina Shepherd  – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n\n  \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-choir-concert-in-erfurt-germany/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230512T203105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T203253Z
UID:13241-1691697600-1691704800@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra & Choir concert  in Eisenach\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 9th\, 2023 Germany\, Erfurt\, Thuringian State Parliament\, evening\, time to be announced\nThursday\, August 10th\, Germany\, Eisenach\, Wandelhalle\, time to be announced\nFriday. August 11th\, Leipzig\, Marktplatz\, Leipziger Markt Musik\, 5:00 PM\, free admission\nSaturday\, August 12th\, Germany\, Weimar\, Herderplatz\, double bill with KaraYam\, evening\, time to be announced\n\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts. \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n \n\nThis year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir Music Directors: \n\nPolina Shepherd  – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n\n\n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-choir-concert-in-eisenach-germany/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230811T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230512T203431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T203431Z
UID:13246-1691784000-1691791200@www.polinashepherd.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra & Choir concert in Leipzig\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 9th\, 2023 Germany\, Erfurt\, Thuringian State Parliament\, evening\, time to be announced\nThursday\, August 10th\, Germany\, Eisenach\, Wandelhalle\, time to be announced\nFriday. August 11th\, Leipzig\, Marktplatz\, Leipziger Markt Musik\, 5:00 PM\, free admission\nSaturday\, August 12th\, Germany\, Weimar\, Herderplatz\, double bill with KaraYam\, evening\, time to be announced\n\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts. \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n \n\nThis year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir Music Directors: \n\nPolina Shepherd  – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n\n \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-choir-concert-in-leipzig-germany/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230812T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233218
CREATED:20230512T203544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T203819Z
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SUMMARY:Caravan Orchestra & Choir concert in Weimar\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 9th\, 2023 Germany\, Erfurt\, Thuringian State Parliament\, evening\, time to be announced\nThursday\, August 10th\, Germany\, Eisenach\, Wandelhalle\, time to be announced\nFriday. August 11th\, Leipzig\, Marktplatz\, Leipziger Markt Musik\, 5:00 PM\, free admission\nSaturday\, August 12th\, Germany\, Weimar\, Herderplatz\, double bill with KaraYam\, evening\, time to be announced\n\nCaravan Orchestra and Choir is an exchange project between Yiddish Summer Weimar and the Department of Music of אוניברסיטת חיפה – University of Haifa\, in cooperation with the International Office University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. It explores connections between Ashkenazic Jewish (Yiddish) and Arab music and study forms\, context and performance philosophy with similar approach to improvisation\, ornamentation\, modality… The project will rehearse and perform in Haifa\, Israel\, in the first week and then move to Germany for rehearsals and concerts. \nYoung musicians from Israel and Germany apply for a 3 week residency in Haifa and Weimar\, with an intensive rehearsal period and concerts in both countries\, as well as fun social activities\, workshops and excursions. \n\nTogether with the artistic directors\, participants explore both East European Jewish (Yiddish)\, East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music traditions. It is the synthesis of those cultures that makes the sound of the Caravan Orchestra so unique.\n \nFull information here: https://caravanorchestra.eu\n \n\n\nThis year’s Caravan Orchestra and Choir Music Directors: \n\nPolina Shepherd  – Russia/UK\nÇiğdem Aslan – Turkey/UK\nAsineth Fotini Kokkala – Greece/Turkey\nChristian Dawid – Germany\n\n \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/caravan-orchestra-choir-concert-in-weimar-germany/
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Yiddish Summer Weimar":MAILTO:management@othermusicacademy.eu
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SUMMARY:KlezKanada - Quebec.
DESCRIPTION:KlezKanada Website here\n \n\n\nThis year\, we’ll be offering a focus on filmmaking! Our program will include filmmaking workshops\, film scoring workshops\, a concert-screening from Merlin and Polina Shepherd’s Sound and Light Cinematic Duo\, and more.\n\n\nAs part of our commitment to keeping our community safe\, our 2023 in-person Summer Retreat will again include COVID-19 safety protocols.\n\n\nWe are committed to continuing our digital programming. Over the last three years\, we have experienced the power of digital spaces to offer world-class and affordable educational programs\, increase accessibility\, and bring people together across distances. Look for announcements about our 2023 digital programs coming soon!\n\n\nFull programme here\n\n\nMore here.\n\n\n \nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/klezkanada-quebec/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
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SUMMARY:NEW CHOIR opening in London - Slavic Voices
DESCRIPTION:NEW CHOIR! Opening in September in London and Brighton & Hove\n \nSlavic Voices is open to singers of all backgrounds. \nIt presents music of all styles from the Slavic world: Orthodox chants\, beautiful classics by Rachmaninov\, Tchaikovsky and others\, refined XVIII-XIX-centuries Art song and gritty folklore from the far corners of Siberia to the banks of the Black Sea. The repertoire is sung mainly in Russian but also in Ukrainian\, Belorussian\, occasional Bulgarian\, Polish\, Czech\, and adding a guest visit by a song in Yiddish or Georgian. No knowledge of the languages is required.\n \nJoin us on the journey to explore and share this culturally unique and musically diverse repertoire with the wide world. We will perform at festivals and choral events\, present our own concerts and collaborations with choirs and instrumentalists several times a year.\nLed by Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd\, granddaughter of a Cossack\, an internationally acclaimed performer\, educator and cultural activist.\n \nBRIGHTON & HOVE rehearsal term: 10 weekly sessions from 19 September till 21 November – Tuesdays\, 6-8pm in central Brighton.\nFees: Taster session for people who haven’t sung in Polina’s choirs is free. Full term fee including online service charge £75 here.\nCash and cheque payments of £70 for the term are accepted as well as online payments in some cases. Please get in touch to book your space.\nMore information and joining here.\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/slavic-voices-london/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:NEW CHOIR opening in Brighton - Slavic Voices
DESCRIPTION:NEW CHOIR! Opening in September in London and Brighton & Hove\n \nSlavic Voices is open to singers of all backgrounds. \nIt presents music of all styles from the Slavic world: Orthodox chants\, beautiful classics by Rachmaninov\, Tchaikovsky and others\, refined XVIII-XIX-centuries Art song and gritty folklore from the far corners of Siberia to the banks of the Black Sea. The repertoire is sung mainly in Russian but also in Ukrainian\, Belorussian\, occasional Bulgarian\, Polish\, Czech\, and adding a guest visit by a song in Yiddish or Georgian. No knowledge of the languages is required.\n \nJoin us on the journey to explore and share this culturally unique and musically diverse repertoire with the wide world. We will perform at festivals and choral events\, present our own concerts and collaborations with choirs and instrumentalists several times a year.\nLed by Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd\, granddaughter of a Cossack\, an internationally acclaimed performer\, educator and cultural activist.\n \nBRIGHTON & HOVE rehearsal term: 10 weekly sessions from 19 September till 21 November – Tuesdays\, 6-8pm in central Brighton.\nFees: Taster session for people who haven’t sung in Polina’s choirs is free. Full term fee including online service charge £75 here.\nCash and cheque payments of £70 for the term are accepted as well as online payments in some cases. Please get in touch to book your space.\nMore information and joining here.\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/slavic-voices-brighton/
LOCATION:Brighton Unitarian Church
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Sing with Me - 139 ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Sing with Me had 138 online singing sessions during the pandemic. Some of our international group (USA\, UK\, Germany\, Brazil\, The United Arab Emirates\, France\, Iceland…) met in person since but this is our virtual reunion. It is open to anyone who would like to learn a Yiddish and a Russian song in a friendly session.  \nSee more about SWM here. 6-7pm UK time. \nSing with Me Yiddish Song Sessions Online open to everyone. \n\nNew songs in every session.\nLearn about cultural context and style.\nNo knowledge of Yiddish or other languages is needed.\nSong sheets are shown on the screen during sessions.\nSession videos are posted on Youtube. \nPayments are appreciated but you can also join free of charge.\nA Zoom link for each session\, printable song sheet with music\, lyrics\, translation and transliteration appear on this page minimum two hours before the session.\nHere are some basics for Yiddish transliteration \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/sing-with-me-139/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Lewes (UK) Wonder Sessions: Polina Shepherd / Pam and De Femmes
DESCRIPTION:Songs from around the Wondersphere by Lewes Live Literature Productions\n\nTickets: £10.00 advance  / £12.00 door – BOOK HERE \nLLL began as a promoter of art and literature events\, running spring and autumn seasons and one-off events\, and steadily acquiring a reputation for inventive\, eclectic programming.  \nAn evening of music from around the world. Internationally renowned singer & cultural activist Polina Shepherd (pictured) was originally from Siberia and now lives in Brighton.  Her evocative singing\, based on traditional forms\, cuts a sound deeply rooted in east European Jewish and Slavic folk songs. Pam and De Femmes are an extraordinary band well-known in Lewes for their unique and eclectic brand of multilingual musical exuberance\, performing songs from a range of musical traditions sung in over 30 languages. \n \n\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/wonder-sessions/
LOCATION:Fitzroy House\, 10 High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Lewes Live Literature":MAILTO:info@leweslivelit.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Which Yiddish Song are You? 1 - ONLINE course for the Workers Circle
DESCRIPTION:Which Yiddish Song are You?\n \nLet’s bring more songs closer to our hearts. Explore songs that express with intense emotions: love\, despair\, gratitude\, longing\, power… Apart from new songs brought by the teacher\, this mini-course invite you to bring and share your favourites with the group\, discuss their musical styles\, learn about their authors and context in which they were composed and tell about your connections with them. Open to all. \n \n \nBook HERE\nRelated Images:
URL:https://www.polinashepherd.co.uk/event/which-yiddish-song-are-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Workers Circle":MAILTO:info@circle.org
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