A Meydl in di Yorn: Remembering Adrienne Cooper in Song
A Yiddish Sing-Along with Jillian Tallmer
- When
- Sun Apr 29, 2012
- Where
- Jewish Community Library
- Time
- 1:30 pm
- Tags
- Music, Other Music, Education, Libraries
Description
Renowned Yiddish singer, teacher, and music curator Adrienne Cooper, an Oakland native lauded worldwide for her interpretations of Yiddish song as well as her ability to transmit that knowledge to the next generation, died in New York on December 25, 2011. Tallmer will share beloved songs from Cooper’s classes, concerts, and recordings, including Zol Zayn, Arbeter-Froyen, A Nign, Di Krenetse, Vos Vet Zayn, Di Arbuzn, and Sholem Lid. Song sheets will be provided, and everyone’s voice is welcome!Jillian Tallmer (soprano) fell in love with Yiddish and the Jewish Folk Chorus when she moved to San Francisco from New York. A recipient of the Workmen’s Circle Yiddish Music Award, she has presented Yiddish concerts and sing-alongs throughout the Bay Area. She is also a choral director and a member of the La Peña Community Chorus. She recently presented two autobiographical shows, Grasping and There's a Hole in My Bucket!
More Info
- Link
- http://www.bjesf.org/library_progsevents.htm
- Call
- 415-567-3327
- Contact Form (account required)
Comments