New Yiddish Opera in Tel Aviv
Proof further that the Yiddish-Hebrew language war is over in the Middle East—Rokhl Kafrissen spots word of a new Yiddish opera about the An-sky expedition, premiering in Tel Aviv. If you've seen the production, do write it!
www.jewish-theatre.com/visitor/article_display.aspx?articleID=2209
The story on which this new Yiddish opera is based is from the work collected by An-Sky and Rechtman during their famous ethnographic expeditions. Eugene Orenstein gave a great lecture about the topic at klezkanada this summer. The stories they collected, as well as the story of the expedition itself, are incredible.
Lori Cahan-Simon writes:
This is exciting! Daniel Galay, the producer of this opera, and a singer/musician, will be coming to Cleveland for a performance and lecture this Spring.