The January
Klezbarn took place on the afternoon and evening of Saturday 18th January 2003.
Next time we will try and remember to put money
in the electricity meter so it won't be so cold!
Workshop with Ilana Cravitz
Everyone
had arrived by about 14:30 and we were straight into a workshop given by Ilana
Cravitz who had come up specially from London to teach us a new hora and a
bit of dancing.
Kompleat history of Klezmer with Sue Cooper
After tea and biscuits, Sue Cooper gave an informative talk about the
history of klezmer, illustrated with some musical examples from CD's.
Part
2: From 3000 BC to the first recordings (1908).
You can read Sue's history
notes here.
Thats's funny, Sue looks exactly the same as she does in March Klezbarn!
Munchkins
19:00 and it must be time
for dinner. It's very pleasant to have a sociable dinner for 20 odd people.
Workshop with Ray Kohn
After dinner
was our second workshop, led by Ray Kohn. This one focussed on ensemble
playing. Local band Klezmik were in the spotlight. The band played a tune
and then Ray suggested different arrangements - it was enlightening to hear how
the sound of the band changed, and Klezmik were very game to put up with all the
suggestions thrown at them!
The Sesh
Then it was time to play
until we dropped (about 4am).
After an unmentionable breakfast and tidying up the barn we all toddled off
to the monthly klezmer pub session in central Manchester...
This
event was funded by the JMI.
