The Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles presents: An Interfaith Concert for Peace with the Yuval Ron Ensemble Celebrating the Sacred Music of Judaism, Sufism and the Armenian Church
What: The Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles proudly presents: “An Interfaith Concert for Peace with the Yuval Ron Ensemble.” A concert honoring the sacred traditions of Judaism, Sufism (Islamic mystical tradition) and the Christian Armenian Church.
Who: A collaboration between composer Yuval Ron and singer Najwa Gibran. Composer and world-music record producer Yuval Ron will discuss the ancient and deep inter-cultural connection between the three traditions and the musical influences they share. The ensemble brings together musicians from Israel, Lebanon, Armenia, France and the USA and features songs of Sufi origin, Jewish prayers from Morocco and Yemen, Armenian Church chants and live dance. The guest dancers will demonstrate various styles of movement expression originating in the Middle East. The Yuval Ron Ensemble is dedicated to fostering understanding of Middle Eastern cultures and religions.
When: Sunday, March 30, 2003
2:00 PM
Where: Valley Beth Shalom 15739 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 www.vbs.org
Tickets: This concert is FREE to the Public and suitable for all ages! Tickets can be ordered by calling JMCLA (818) 907-7194 or via e-mail at jmcla@socal.rr.com
Tickets can also be obtained at Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue office
Artists Reception to Follow
“An Interfaith Concert for Peace” is sponsored by: · The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance · San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council · Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary · Valley Beth Shalom
The only organization of its kind in the United States, The Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles (JMCLA) was founded in 1982 through a grant from the Board of Directors of Valley Beth Shalom, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Encino, California. With international competitions and festivals held in the Los Angeles area, JMCLA creates new opportunities for the performance of Jewish music, encourages the composition of Jewish music for the synagogue and for the community at large, and brings Jewish music to new audiences. Through seminars and classes, JMCLA offers educational programs for those composers who wish to enhance their knowledge to write authentic new Jewish music. For more information please visit: http://www.jmcla.org
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