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Klezmer in the Park 2011 has taken place on Sunday 11 Sep 2011
Next year's event is planned for 9th September 2012 at Regent's Park Bandstand
Keep a look at this space for news and programme!
Post event press release:
'Klezmer in the Park' on Sunday showed the exuberance of the Jewish people in what has become the greatest free annual Jewish cultural event in London. Six bands thrilled the crowd of over 6000 with Yiddish Twist; Simcha sounds; Sephardi melodies and party tunes. When klezmer beats hit the air, young and old were on their feet enjoying line and circle dances of Eastern Europe. Vivian Wineman, President of the Board of Deputies and Lord Janner speaking from the bandstand said that occasions such as this bring our community together across the generations and the spectrum of Jewish life. They praised the Jewish Music Institute and the Jewish News and Media Group for putting it on, together with all the Jewish culture providers who had stalls and arranged children’s activities in a big tent. Boris Johnson. Mayor of London said via his representative Dan Ritterband that he is especially happy to sponsor free and joyous community events such as this, where communities can come together and share their culture in an iconic London location.
Max Reinhardt
DJ, broadcaster and Festival curator introduced the UK’s leading Klezmer bands and guest celebrities.
New Bands this year included:
1.00pm Yiddish Twist Orchestra
1.50pm Shir
2.40pm The Matzoh Boys
3.30pm Los Desterrados
4.20PM She'Koyokh Klezmer Ensemble
Click here to see the 2011 programme.
Klezmer music is enjoying a world-wide revival among people of all ages, its lively, toe-tapping sounds guarantee to get everyone on their feet for Yiddish line and circle dancing - and having a great time. There will be kosher food and Jewish artefacts for sale and exhibitions of aspects of Jewish life.
Director of JMI Geraldine Auerbach MBE says: “We are delighted to be in partnership with the Mayor of London in presenting this joyful Jewish cultural event in such a beautiful location. Most of our Jewish culture organisations will be participating and you will see the richness of Jewish cultural life on offer to Londoners”. It is hoped that Boris Johnson will make an appearance this year along with several Jewish communal leaders.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson says “I am pleased to celebrate the incredible heritage of London's diverse Jewish communities at Klezmer in the Park. It's a joyful family day out for all Londoners."
President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Vivian Wineman says “Occasions such as 'Klezmer in the Park' bring our community together across the spectrum of Jewish life to enjoy and share our culture with London”.
Dan Assor, CEO of the Jewish News Group, said: “We are really happy to get involved in Jewish cultural life and to be working alongside the Jewish Music Institute to put on this top cultural event for everyone in the community to enjoy. Here is a fun day out for people of all ages, so pack a picnic and come and join the fun!” Watch for updates at www.klezmerinthepark.org.uk
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