The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies, the Ashkenaz Foundation, and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are proud to announce the launch of the fourth season of “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York” with a special event marking YIVO’s centennial featuring distinguished scholars and musicians sharing their unique artistry. Tickets are available here.
Founded in 1925, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has been the destination over the last century for knowledge of and research about Yiddish language, culture, and civilization. Through its treasured collections and robust programming and educational initiatives, YIVO has helped preserve the precious legacy of one thousand years of Ashkenazi Jewish life.
In this special event marking YIVO’s centennial, we will be joined by distinguished scholars and musicians who will share their unique insights and artistry as we delve into the distinct legacy of Yiddish song collection in Canada. The event will include lectures by internationally recognized scholars Itzik Gottesman and Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett interspersed with musical performances by award-winning musicians Lenka Lichtenberg and Joseph Landau.
“Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York” is a performance and lecture series dedicated to showcasing the multicultural diversity of Jewish musical expression as well as the ongoing intersections between Jewish and non-Jewish musical practices and communities. The initiative is driven by an inclusive philosophy that believes in the power of music to serve as a bridge-builder and a vehicle for cultural exchange and dialogue.
The series has been made possible via the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation.