
Klezmer Night!
Date
April 27 - 30, 2023
Time
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Foot tapping rhythms – centuries of tradition
It’ll be hard to keep your foot from tapping as you experience the irrepressible spirit and fun of the incredible, centuries-old folk traditions of Klezmer. This performance features Airat Ichmouratov, a lauded clarinetist, composer, and guide for this journey through a musical style that has existed since the Middle Ages and has evolved as cultures and peoples mixed.
It’s all part of our Neighborhood series – short, casual concerts held in unique spaces across Houston. Take in this beautiful music while surrounded by lush paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts; or lit by stained glass radiance at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church; or over delicious comfort food meals at the Dosey Doe.
This concert is made possible in part by the Houston Endowment, the Brown Foundation, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, and by supporters like you.
Program
TRADITIONAL
Four Klezmer Songs (arr. Ichmouratov)
Airat Ichmouratov
One day of an almost ordinary life
Béla Bartók
Romanian Folk Dances (arr. Plante)
FEATURED ARTISTS
Airat Ichmouratov, Clarinet
Jonathan Godfrey, Violin
Ervin Luka Sešek, Violin
Kathleen Carrington, Viola
Courtenay Vandiver Pereira, Cello
Antoine Plante, Bass
Jesús Pacheco, Percussion
RUNNING TIME
1 hour, no intermission
MERCURY AT HOME
Experience a multi-camera stream of this concert from the comfort of your home. Premiering on April 27th at 7:30 PM and available through May 7th, you can watch live, at your leisure, and more than once!

