Gerard Edery and "The Spirit of Sepharad" return to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC!

May 26, 2010 7 PM
Gerard Edery leads Caravan Ensemble in “The Spirit of Sepharad”
The Museum of Jewish Heritage
EDMOND J. SAFRA PLAZA
36 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK, NY

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Dear Fans of Spirit of Sepharad,

Two years ago my Caravan Ensemble premiered the "The Spirit of Sepharad" at the Museum of Jewish Heritage to a sell-out crowd. This multi-media show was so well received that we are bringing it back to the museum on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 7:00PM.

As good as the show was, it has undergone some revisions which make it even better. My virtuoso ensemble is still in place with oud master Ara Dinkjian, dancer and vocalist Barbara Martinez, Persian singer, percussionist, and saz player Amir Vahab, virtuoso percussionist Glen Velez and myself on flamenco guitar and vocals.

My sister, Brigitte Edery, has added gorgeous new paintings to the videography, including maps that help us to tell the story. My co-creator and director Vivienne Roumani-Denn has refined the narration and revealed new dimensions to the Sephardic experience. Some new songs have also been added.

These revisions were made in a very organic way and as the result of many performances throughout the United States and Europe, which gave us a clear sense of how to improve the show.

An acting teacher I studied with many years ago, Richard Shechner, said that artists are liminal beings, always in transition and in process. So it is with Spirit of Sepharad, a show that keeps evolving and revealing new and exciting dimensions of the Sephardic experience.

Come join us for an uplifting evening of song, dance, poetry and visual art.

Thank you all for your support.

Gerard

Gerard Edery and Guests perform at Congregation Beth Emeth, April 17th, 2010 at 7:30 PM

I am so happy to be returning to Congregation Beth Emeth, in Wilmington, Delaware, where my friend and colleague Mark Stanton is Cantor. We met at AJR (Academy for Jewish Religion).

A real mensch with a heart and voice of gold, Mark is that rare Hazzan with the whole package. His rich bass voice is of a quality that opera houses yearn for. His musicality enhances the Liturgy and while at AJR I really loved listening to him sing! Click Here for more information about Cantor Mark Stanton.

My ensemble and I are very much looking forward to performing "Treasures of World Song" for this wonderful congregation's Benefit in Wilmington, on April 17, which also happens to be my birthday. Donations from this event will help to buy an organ for Congregation Beth Emeth! We'll be presenting songs and instrumental music from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, France, The Balkans and Greece. I will be accompanied by two incredible virtuosos, Meg Okura on Violin and Erhu (Chinese fiddle) and Sean Kupisz on Electric Bass and Cajon. I also hope to convince Mark to join me on a few numbers. It promises to be a very exciting concert. See you there!

April 17, 2010 7:30 PM

Gerard Edery and Guests perform "Treasures of World Song"

Congregation Beth Emeth Benefit!

300 W. Lea Boulevard

Wilmington, DE 19802

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Gerard Edery and Guests perform at Congregation Beth Emeth, Wilmington, DE, April 17th, 2010 at 7:30 PM

I am so happy to be returning to Congregation Beth Emeth, in Wilmington, Delaware, where my friend and colleague Mark Stanton is Cantor. We met at AJR, the Academy for Jewish Religion.

A real mensch with a heart and voice of gold, Mark is that rare Hazzan with the whole package. His rich bass voice is of a quality that opera houses yearn for. His musicality enhances the Liturgy and while at AJR I really loved listening to him sing! Click Here for more information about Cantor Mark Stanton.

My ensemble and I are very much looking forward to performing "Treasures of World Song" for this wonderful congregation's Benefit in Wilmington, on April 17, which also happens to be my birthday. Donations from this event will help to buy an organ for Congregation Beth Emeth! We'll be presenting songs and instrumental music from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, France, The Balkans and Greece. I will be accompanied by two incredible virtuosos, Meg Okura on Violin and Erhu, and Sean Kupisz on Electric Bass and Cajon. I also hope to convince Mark to join me on a few numbers. It promises to be a very exciting concert. See you there!

April 17, 2010 7:30 PM

Gerard Edery and Guests perform "Treasures of World Song"
Congregation Beth Emeth Benefit!

300 W. Lea Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802
Click Here for more information about this event!
Need directions? Click Here.