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The Klezmer Clarinet, Madison, WI, 20 Nov 2014

The Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture is pleased to present:
Sound Salon: The Klezmer Clarinet

Sherry Mayrent with Henry Sapoznik
The Klezmer Clarinet in All Its Colors and Moods

Free and open to the public
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 7:30pm
University Club,
432 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI

Join Mayrent Institute founder Sherry Mayrent and founding director Henry Sapoznik as they conduct a unique swing through the lush history of the klezmer clarinet. Mayrent and Sapoznik will discuss the lives and careers of great klezmer clarinetists like Naftule Brandwein, Dave Tarras, and Shloimke Beckerman and will play period historic recordings of their work.

The event will conclude with a live concert.

More info: mayrentinstitute.wisc.edu/events/klezmer-clarinet

Posted by Ari Davidow on November 20, 2014 7:30 PM |

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