with Musical Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Orna Arania

The return of the Jewish diaspora to the land of Israel during the 20th century and the simultaneous revival of the Hebrew language created a unique combination of historical events that initiated an unprecedented, spontaneous establishment of a new genre of Jewish vocal music, namely that of Israeli art and folk song literature. Join us as we celebrate over 70 years of Israeli Art Song in a series of two music lectures that culminate in a special concert featuring Ken Smith, Cantor Markowicz, Cantor Staple and Jeanne Diamond.