Music 2008
Rock with Rabbi Joe Black
Children’s Program
3 p.m. — Shwayder Theatre
$10/adult; $8/child, student, senior
Sponsored by Parents & Families of the Robert E. Loup JCC ECC
One of the top ten children’s performers in American Jewish music.
— Recognized by Moment Magazine
Musical fun for kids and their parents with Rabbi Black, a dynamic and accomplished musician. Rabbi Black’s original compositions from his two children’s recordings, Aleph Bet Boogie and Everybody’s Got A Little Music, are widely sung in Jewish summer camps, community centers and religious schools around the country. His video, Sing Me A Story: Rabbi Joe Black In Concert, was awarded the “Seal of Approval” from Parent’s Choice Magazine. Recommended age 3+.
Howard Pollack
Gershwin Scholar: Lecture/Performance & Brunch
Sunday, October 26, 10:30 a.m. Brunch — Phillips Social Hall
11:30 a.m. Lecture/Performance
$30/adult; $25/senior, student, child (cost includes brunch)
Sponsored by Dr. Peter & Gabriela Gottlieb
Free to Patrons of the Arts Subscribers
Brunch Sponsored by Northern Trust
“Gershwin: His Life and Work’…endlessly fascinating.”
— New York Times
A leading authority on Gershwin, pianist, and author of the award-winning book, George Gershwin: His Life and Work, Howard Pollack opens the musical side of JAAMM with an erudite and entertaining lecture/demonstration on the great songwriter.
Inbal Megiddo
Cello Recital
Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. — Shwayder Theatre
$18/adult; $15/senior, student, child
“She has what it takes!”
— Mstislav Rostropovich
Israeli cellist Inbal Megiddo brings to her performances magical expression, a virtuosic technique and a warm lustrous sound. Described by Zubin Mehta, Conductor of the Israel Philharmonic, as an extremely talented musician, she will give a rare solo recital that includes Bach’s sublime Suite No. 6 and Joachim Stuchewsky’s Kaddish.
The Dybbuk Project
Multimedia Chamber Opera
Saturday, November 1, 8 p.m. — Shwayder Theatre
Pre-Opera Discussion with Dr. David Shneer, 7–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 2 p.m. — Shwayder Theatre
Pre-Opera Discussion with composer Ofer Ben-Amots, 1–1:30 p.m.
$36/adult; $25/senior, student, child
Sponsored by Evan & Evi Makovsky
Israeli composer Ofer Ben-Amots has skillfully worked the famous story of transcendent love between two ill-fated lovers into a beautiful chamber opera in three acts. In 90 minutes, the key ingredients of grand opera – love, death, mysticism, drama, humor and tragedy – are stunningly evoked by the singers and the musicians who, playing on stage, become part of the narrative. Digital media, video art and Japanese Kuroko techniques are expertly integrated into the classic Yiddish tale. More information at
www.dybbukproject.org. Produced in cooperation with Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO).
Featuring: Yahli Toren (soprano), Jeremy Wilhelm (baritone), Gilad Harel (clarinet).
Accompaniment: Susan Grace (piano), Yumi Hwang-Williams (violin), Inbal Megiddo (cello), Asaf Roth
(percussion); Sheri Wills (video art). Guest appearance by vocal ensemble from the Colorado Springs
Children’s Chorale.
Asaf Roth
Marimba Soloist
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. — Pluss Theatre
$18/adult; $15/student, senior, child
“Roth proved that the term virtuoso has wider dimensions….”
— Ha’aretz
From the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and on to New York’s jazz scene, Asaf thrills with his interpretations of Prokofiev (Peter and the Wolf), Latin, Brazilian and contemporary Israeli music.
The Eli Degibri Trio
Featuring Eli Degibri (Saxophone), Gary Versace
(Organ) & Obed Calvaire (Drums)
Saturday, November 8, 7:30 p.m. — Shwayder Theatre
$18/adult; $15/student, senior, child
Sponsored by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation
and through the generosity of an anonymous donor
“Eli’smusic treads unchartered waters…he has the potential to be a formidable
force in the evolution of jazz.”
— Herbie Hancock
An innately gifted musician, Eli is a recipient of many international awards including Israel’s Prime Minister’s Award for jazz composition. Together with two of New York’s most outstanding artists, he presents a captivating show, full of gorgeous melody, energy and soul.
