A Glezele Tey (Yiddish for “a very little glass of tea”) invites audiences into a warm, intimate, and enthralling performance of klezmer, Yiddish folk song, and tkhines (traditional Ashkenazi prayers centering the experiences of women, trans, and gender non-conforming people, set to new melodies). Rooted in the music of the Eastern European Jewish diaspora, their performances are soulful, spontaneous, and deeply personal. A Glezele Tey will have the audience dancing, singing along, and experiencing the full range of human emotions!

The day will consist of 3 parts: workshop, concert, and community pot luck. Come for some or all of the fun!

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

11am - 12:30pm Workshop

4 - 5:30pm Concert in the Sanctuary

6pm Community Potluck in the Peacock & Music Rooms - Everyone is invited!

There are three types of tickets: Workshop Only, Concert Only, and Workshop & Concert Bundle.

WORKSHOP

Join A Glezele Tey for an engaging Yiddish Song and Instrumental Klezmer Workshop, open to all with no prior experience necessary! We will begin with a short presentation and demonstration on the roots of Ashkenazi instrumental music (klezmer) and Yiddish song. Following this, we will break into smaller groups, each led by a member of A Glezele Tey, to focus on the music more deeply. The workshop will conclude with everyone coming back together to sing and play as a group.

++ Be sure to check out the CineConcert: The Ancient Law the day before! ++

Card to Culture tickets available.

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.