Free Concert of Jewish Composers set for Nov. 2
The Atlanta Concert Band will perform at Temple Emanu-El in a free concert.
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Calling all music lovers! You won’t want to miss the spectacular and purposeful program to be held at Temple Emanu-El presenting a special performance by The Atlanta Concert Band. The event will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, and offers a rare and exciting opportunity to hear works by distinguished Jewish composers from around the world. Free and open to the public, you’ll sit back and enjoy a memorable event as one of Atlanta’s treasured groups brings a myriad of music with meaning to life.
The program will feature outstanding original music by Dr. Steven L. Rosenhaus, Boris Pigovat, André Hajdu, and Elai Botner, showcasing the richness and variety of Jewish musical expression. One of the highlights of the afternoon will be the North American premiere of “Concert March” by Boris Pigovat, a vibrant and powerful work that reflects the composer’s distinctive voice.
Along with this lineup of pieces, band member Sean Mack will be featured as trombone soloist on Pigovat’s evocative composition, “TZFAT,” inspired by the mystical city in northern Israel. Another centerpiece of the concert will be an original setting of Proverbs 31, “Ayshet Chayil,” composed by Dr. Rosenhaus, featuring guest vocalist Brian Parks.
The talented guiding music force Paul Scanling, music director of the Atlanta Concert Band, said, “We are thrilled to bring this repertoire to life in a sacred space that celebrates Jewish tradition and culture. It is a privilege to honor these composers and share their music with the Atlanta community.”
Dedicated band member Sandra Cuttler, Esq., who plays the clarinet, shared her feelings about the concert, and added, “The power of music is that it unites, heals, and remembers. Klezmer music evokes my memories of my grandparents singing Yiddish songs on Sunday afternoons when their children and grandchildren would meet at their house. Some of us would sometimes play our musical instruments. My grandfather was from Uman, Ukraine, a city renowned for its Kleyzmorim (Klezmer bands). As a clarinetist with the Atlanta Concert Band for 28 years, I am proud that my band is performing Jewish music.”
The performance at Temple Emanu-El promises to be an inspiring afternoon of artistry, history, and cultural celebration. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and seating will be first-come, first-served. For more information about the Atlanta Concert Band and upcoming performances, please visit www.AtlantaConcertBand.org.
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