Jewish Voices | Nov 8, 2026 | West Hartford, CT
Commemorating Kristallnacht with a program by Jewish composers.
Time & Place
Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM
Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
The Story
Inspired by Jewish tradition and shaped by the cultural crossroads of Europe, America and Israel, this program celebrates the extraordinary impact of Jewish composers on 20th-century music. Opening with Sergei Prokofiev's colorful Overture on Hebrew Themes—a work by a non-Jewish composer inspired by traditional Jewish melodies—the program continues with music by Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold, each reflecting a unique artistic response to Jewish heritage, immigrant experience, and the evolving sound of America.
The program concludes with Raisins and Almonds, an ICP commission by Moshe Zorman, which transforms the beloved Yiddish lullaby into a vibrant contemporary work. Together, these pieces trace a musical journey across continents and generations, celebrating the enduring creativity, resilience, and influence of Jewish voices in classical music.
Sergei Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes
Aaron Copland Sextet
George Gershwin Porgy and Bess Suite (arr. Carl Davis) Intermission Erich Wolfgang Korngold Suite from Much Ado About Nothing for Cello and Piano Moshe Zorman Raisins and Almonds for Clarinet Quintet (ICP Commission. US Premiere) Kobi Malkin violin
Amy Schwartz Moretti violin Guy Ben-Ziony Viola Michal Korman cello Tibi Cziger clarinet
Assaff Weisman piano
Presented by the Musical Club of Hartford
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