Broad gestures and rich textures are hallmarks of the “compelling” (The New York Times), “deliciously wistful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), music of composer Alex Weiser. Weiser’s debut album and all the days were purple, was named a 2020 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and cited as “a meditative and deeply spiritual work whose unexpected musical language is arresting and directly emotional.”
June 1, 2025, 11:15PM
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in a dark blue night
A concert-lecture of songs of Yiddish New York including historic folk and popular songs. Performances by Annie Rosen and Paul Kerekes. Part of the MMJCCM's 2025 Tikkun.
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June 14, 2025
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The Great Dictionary — Excerpt
Performed by Jason Weisinger as a part of New York Opera Alliance’s Opera Fest at Opera America
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September 18 and 21, 2025
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The Great Dictionary
The World Premiere Production of "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language" a chamber opera with libretto by Ben Kaplan. Details TBA.
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A Song Still Vital: Preserving and Reviving Yiddish Folk Music
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