March 9th Concerts

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The Gerard Edery Ensemble will be performing this weekend at The Center for 
Jewish History. Please see below for more information on these two exciting 
concerts.

Sincerely,
Thia Knowlton
Manager

Sefarad Records Corp.
392 Central Park West
Suite 17Y
New York, NY  10025
Phone/Fax: (212) 662-9712
gedery (at) adiglobal(dot)com
www.sefaradrecords.com


The Gerard Edery Ensemble
In Concert on Sunday, March 9th

"A master of Sephardic song" (The New York Times)
"Hypnotic, evocative and soothing" (Jewish Heartland)
"A musical magician" (Jerusalem Post)
"Transports the imagination and the spirit" (Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)


To have heard Gerard Edery even once is to never forget his music. Now come 
hear Gerard Edery and his Ensemble perform their brilliant repertoire drawing 
on Sephardic and Middle Eastern traditions, as well as original compositions by 
Gerard Edery and oud virtuoso, George Mgrdichian. From joyous hymns of 
celebration to poignant ballads of loss, from flamenco-inspired pieces to holy 
works of praise, the Ensemble's instrumental virtuosity and masterful 
arrangements create an unforgettable afternoon of music. Also featuring 
acclaimed percussionist, Rex Benincasa, and Israel's premiere bassist, Emmanuel 
Mann. To learn more about The Gerard Edery Ensemble, their music and numerous 
recordings please visit, www.sefaradrecords.com. 

Join us on the afternoon of Sunday, March 9 when The Village Temple pays 
tribute to valued members of its community with these extraordinary concerts at 
the beautiful new Center for  Jewish History (15 West 16th Street, off 5th 
Ave). There will be two 90-minute concerts, beginning at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
General admission tickets, per concert, are $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 
and under. A Patron ticket package, which raises money for the Village Temple 
and will include a special reception, reserved seats and a Gerard Edery CD set, 
are $100 each. 

Purchase your tickets now by calling the Center for Jewish History box office 
at 917-606-8200.  
Tickets also available:
At The Village Temple office (33 East 12th St.)
At the Center for Jewish History box office (15 West 16th St.)

TICKETS LIMITED.  CALL NOW TO ORDER.
GERARD EDERY ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9

For more information, please call the Village Temple at 212.674.2340