RE: Romanian fiddler available September 27th?

[Henry <hbg...>]

Hi, all -

I too, read the original request. I don't think that Jewish music is
involved here at all. The non-Jewish Romanian-born bride heard
(not-described-as-Jewish) Romanian music and decided that they want some
at their (presumably non-Jewish) wedding. Yankl thought someone on this
list might be able to provide some. Like Rohkl, I believe he brought up
the non-Jewishness of likely candidates because the event is on Rosh
Hashanah.

I hope they can get Harmonia - they play wonderful music!

HBG


On Fri, 8 Aug 2003, Mel Korn wrote:

>
> Mary.... I reread the original request prior to responding. I understand how
> you might perceive this, and that it could smack of some sort of reverse
> racism. However, what we seem to have is a couple, I assume non-Jewish, who
> upon seeing and hearing this wonderful gift of Jewish wedding music, wanted
> to include it as a part of their wedding. The fact that it falls on Rosh
> Hashanah, which even the most secular of Jews treat with a certain respect
> is problematic. Most of my Jewish friends, who range from Chassidic through
> Atheist, somehow would not feel comfortable working on that date.
>
> It is however, a wonderful thing that there are musicians who can and do
> play this music with feeling, love and respect, to the extent that they can
> add this dimension to the wedding in question. In context, the fact that non
> Jewish musicians would play Klezmer music for a non Jewish wedding, is
> rather poetic, and lends credence to the thought there is hope for us all in
> this turbulent world.
>
> About a year ago, I began to take lessons from Martin Van de Ven, so I could
> really learn to play Klezmer music. One of the first things he (a non-Jewish
> transplanted Dutchman)said to me (a first generation son of Holocaust
> survivors who grew up immersed in Yiddish, and rebelling against the
> culture), after listenng to me play for a few minutes was "I am going to
> teach you how to play so you sound 'Jewish'". One need only listen to Martin
> play to understand. His respect and reverence for the history of this music
> is apparent in his wonderful sound.
>
>
> Mel.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org
> [mailto:owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org]On Behalf Of david lowther
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:28 AM
> To: World music from a Jewish slant
> Subject: Fw: Romanian fiddler available September 27th?
>
>
> Let me get this right - you're sending this message to a Jewish site asking
> for non-Jewish musicians for this wedding?  What difference does it make if
> they're playing the music she wants?  You may not realize it, but this is
> racism.  Race or religion should have nothing to do with who the musicians
> are.  I play klezmer all the time and I'm not Jewish, and would not hesitate
> to play any kind of music (except Pomp and Circumstance) for folks who were
> willing to listen.
>
> Mary Lowther
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Falk (E-mail)" <jackfalk (at) teleport(dot)com>
> To: "World music from a Jewish slant" <jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 11:56 PM
> Subject: Romanian fiddler available September 27th?
>
>
> > Hello / Buna Ziua / Shalom,
> >
> > I was at a wonderful wedding this past weekend.  The bride and
> > groom had lived in Romania for several years, and they invited
> > Sandra Layman and Hank Bradley down from Seattle to liven up the
> > gathering with some first-rate fiddle tunes that Sandra brought
> > back from her many years in Bucuresti.
> >
> > Among the wedding guests was a Romanian-born woman who sat with
> > her fiance, transfixed by the music.  Here's what she just wrote me:
> >
> >   The music at the wedding was so wonderful that both Paul and I realized
> >   we should incorporate some traditional Romanian music in our own
> wedding.
> >   I spoke with Sandra Layman about this, but unfortunately, our wedding
> >   falls on Rosh HaShanah weekend so she will not be able to make it....
> >   The wedding will take place at 6PM on Saturday, September 27th at the
> >   Baltimore Museum of Art.  Please let me know if you have any suggestions
> >   or ideas.
> >
> > So.... if you can play Romanian violin music and you are available on that
> > date (non-Jews only, please -- we're talking about Rosh HaShanah), write
> me
> > off-list and I will forward your information to the bride immediately.
> > Even if you're not from the east coast, send your info if you might be
> > able to come to Baltimore.
> >
> > A separate note:  I spent a lot of time visiting with the upcoming bride
> > and groom, and they are both delightful people.  You'd enjoy them - and
> > I wish I were free to take part in this wedding too!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jack (Yankl) Falk
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

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