Steven Greenman Klezmer Workshop for Strings

[Lori Cahan-Simon <l_cahan...>]

Hi all,

Steven asked me to pass this on to you.  The registration deadline for 
this workshop is January 25th (very soon) and it begins on February 11th.

Lorele


KLEZMER VIOLINIST STEVEN GREENMAN TO PRESENT SERIES OF WORKSHOPS IN KLEZMER
STYLE FOR STRING PLAYERS CULMINATING IN PUBLIC PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE

"With his violin and a keen sense of musical history, Steven Greenman of
Cleveland brings the klezmer music of his Jewish ancestors to the stages of
modern America.  He has been called 'the extraordinary klezmer 
violinist' by
a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reviewer. 'Particularly impressive' declared the
Washington Post."  These are quotes from Plain Dealer's William F. 
Miller in
an article headlined "Violinist hears history in Jewish folk music."

Klezmer violinist Steven Greenman will present a series of six intensive
workshops/rehearsals in Klezmer style ornamentation and repertoire for all
string players (violins, violas, cellos, basses, guitars, mandolins,
cimbaloms and hammer-dulcimers) who have serious technical knowledge of 
their
instruments and the ability to read music.  This is the first in the new
Louis E. Emsheimer Artist In Residence Program of the Cleveland Hillel
Foundation, established by Marcia Emsheimer in memory of her late husband,
Louis E. Emsheimer who was active in the Cleveland Jewish community.

The primary focus will be on the artistic Klezmer repertoire that was
originally and traditionally performed for listening at the wedding 
table and
will also include some of the dance repertoire as well.  Participants will
learn traditional Klezmer style, phrasing and ornamentation as well as the
accompanimental patterns and overall ensemble playing.  The historical 
aspect
of the music as well as East European Jewish dance and vocal traditions 
will
also be included.  This series will culminate in a public
lecture/presentation of the music led by Steven Greenman followed by a
concert of the repertoire covered in the workshops featuring the
participants. 

Professional musicians, students and faculty from the Cleveland 
Institute of
Music, Case Western Reserve University and the University Circle community
are especially welcome to participate.  No previous knowledge of Klezmer
music is required.  Repertoire will be taught by ear and with music.

 All interested string performers must register for the workshops no later
than Jan. 25th, 2002 by contacting Steven Greenman at (216)231-5467 or 
email
at Greenfidl (at) core(dot)com <mailto:Greenfidl (at) core(dot)com> .  
Performers must be 
willing to commit to at least five
of the six workshops/rehearsals in addition to the dress rehearsal and
concert as repertoire and knowledge of the musical style covered will be
cumulative over the series of the workshops. 

In the case of those interested who are unable to attend a majority of the
workshops/ rehearsals please contact Steven Greenman and arrangements 
will be
made with instructions and parts to be sent.  Workshops/rehearsal will take
place in the auditorium of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation on Interfaith
Plaza in University Circle, 11291 Euclid Avenue.  Dates and times of the
workshops/rehearsals and lecture/presentation/performance are:

Monday, February 11, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM
Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM

Monday, February 18, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM
Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 7:00-9:00 PM

Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, February 24, 2002, 10:00 AM-Noon

Lecture/Presentation by Steven Greenman
Sunday, February 24, 2002, 2:00-3:30 PM

Performance
Sunday, February 24, 2002, 4:00-5:00 PM

Currently Klezmer music (history, repertoire and ensemble performing 
classes)
are taught around the United State, although not in Cleveland.  Klezmer 
is a
popular "world music" which is appreciated by audiences of many
nationalities.  According to Steven Greenman, "Klezmer includes music for
dancing, elaborate and virtuosic listening music, concert music,
delicate...soulful...mournful and tragic music, religious and sacred 
music and
exuberant music."

Steven Greenman is one of the few practitioners of traditional East 
European
Jewish klezmer violin.  He is one of the first American born klezmer 
violinists to
create a program and performance style based entirely on the repertoire of
European klezmer violin music.  Together with Walter Zev Feldman, Steven
co-founded the Khevrisa ensemble in 1998.  He has performed internationally
with such notable klezmer ensembles as the Klezmatics, Budowitz and 
Kapelye.  Steven
received both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Violin
Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music.  He is a regular guest
soloist with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and has participated in the
national Repertory Orchestra, the National Orchestral Institute and the
American Institute of Musical Studies in Austria.

This new program is coordinated by the Cleveland Hillel Foundation for the
University Circle community, in particular targeting Jewish and non-Jewish
students with interest in expanding their musical repertoire.  The goals of
the Artist in Residence program are:

·   To expose college students of all faiths to Jewish thought, philosophy,
ritual, history, liturgy and culture
·   To explore Judaism through the media of the arts, music and dance
·   To offer students the opportunity to create art, music, and dance under
the guidance of masters in each field
·   To enhance Cleveland Hillel Foundation's engagement and education of
Jewish students in their heritage
·   To develop on-going partnerships with appropriate academic 
departments of
Case Western Reserve University as well as the Cleveland Institute of 
Art and
the Cleveland Institute of Music

For more information about the Louis E. Emsheimer Memorial
Artist-in-Residence Program, please call Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, Cleveland
Hillel Metro Director at 216-231-0040, ext. 22.  To register or for special
arrangements to participate, please call Steven Greenman at
216-231-5467 or e-mail Greenfidl (at) core(dot)com <mailto:Greenfidl (at) 
core(dot)com> .