Wednesday, August 26th:
11:15-12:30 PM EDT
A screening of documentary film, The New Klezmorim, followed by a Q&A with director and producer, David Kaufman. The New Klezmorim, one of a handful of films produced about the klezmer revival, was shot in 1998 and captures this musical movement in a period of tremendous creativity. Filmed entirely at KlezKanada's second Summer Retreat (in August 1998!), the film features stellar performances by some of the greatest talents in Yiddish music, including Adrienne Cooper (z"l), Brave Old World, and Josh Waletzky with Jeff Warschauer and Deborah Strauss.
In interviews with leading performers, The New Klezmorim explores the history of the klezmer revival from its beginnings in the 1970s. The film contrasts the Yiddish music of the late 20th century with that of the Second Avenue era as presented in a masterful and comic performance by the late Bruce Adler. The New Klezmorim also examines the reasons for klezmer music’s popularity with young people today. The film was popular with major Jewish film festivals and was broadcast on Bravo! Canada and on PBS stations in the United States.
More information: klezkanada.org
