An evening of two distinct halves, Kindertransport – the documentary-concert is a moving audio-visual experience, telling the story of the 1938 rescue of thousands of children from Nazi-occupied Europe. The UK took in nearly 10,000 mostly Jewish children from Germany, Austria, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Specially commissioned music and contemporary tunes add to the poignancy of this extraordinary achievement.
Part Two is Simcha in concert. Simcha is a Yiddish word meaning Celebration and this 8-piece band plays lively dance tunes and heart-rending melodies from everyday life from Jewish Europe (think Fiddler On The Roof). This genre is known as Klezmer – from the Yiddish Klezmerim, meaning itinerant musicians. Handed down by oral tradition and played across eastern Europe from Russia to the Baltic and Balkan countries, this secular music also made its way to the USA where it became absorbed into the New York jazz scene.
Suitable for ages 8+.
Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)
Running time: 2 hours 15 mins (including interval)
Suitable for ages 8+
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