JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Western Classical Music, Events




Concerts and Events JMI supports concerts of Western Classical Music of Jewish interest and significance such as The Orchestra of St Pauls at the Purcell Room on 3 October Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Eisler, Copland November 2008 - November 2009 Bloch International Festival 2009 For details about the Festival and links to the website for schedule, bookings and more information Aleksander Tansman St. John's Smith Square, 15th and 16th November 2008 July/August 2007 Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) Jubilee International Conference and Festival Commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death. Fitzwilliam College Cambridge University Sunday 29 July – Wednesday 1 August 2007 March 2007 The Violin in Jewish Tradition 'Classical and Klezmer' Sunday 11 March 2007 12.30 – 10pm at the Artsdepot A day devoted to the violin in Jewish tradition. Includes a klezmer workshop for all instruments, a Hopkele – learning Eastern European line and circle dances to live Klezmer music and a pre-concert talk and round table discussion by several eminent violinists. The concert in the evening highlights two aspects of the violin in Jewish life – klezmer and classical. April 2004 Shostakovich and Jewish Music 25 April 2004. A Talk followed by a Piano recital. last updated: January 3, 2011		Western Classical Home Articles Activities Reviews Photos Classes & Course Ernest Bloch, Composer


The Jewish Music Institute is an independent Arts organisation based at SOAS, University of London. It is an international focus bringing the ancient yet contemporary musical culture of the Jews to the mainstream British cultural, academic and social life. Its programmes of education, performance and information highlight many aspects of Jewish music throughout the ages and across the globe for people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.