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STROUM LECTURES 2023 | The Sound of a World Within Worlds: Words, Music, Yiddish, and Culture
May 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT
For this year’s Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies, Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell, a classically trained and internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer and arranger specializing in music in the Yiddish language, will perform with accompanist Dmitri Gaskin. Through oration and art music, they will take us on a melodic journey through a variety of elements come together to shape Russell’s unique genre of Jewish musicality.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot for this in-person event today! While the performances won’t be live-streamed, you can still receive a recording if you choose “No, I will not be attending in person; please email me the recording after the event” on the registration page.
Lecture 2. Between Me and the Other World: A Tikkun
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m. — Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall
Description. Animated by the writings of African American sociologist and historian W.E.B. DuBois (1868-1963) and British Jewish author Israel Zangwill (1864-1926), Between Me and the Other World is an immersive musical collaboration between Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and accordionist Dmitri Gaskin that explores W.E.B. DuBois’ provocative question, “How does it feel to be a problem?” refracted through the texts and musical idioms of the African American South and Jewish Eastern Europe.
Following the performance, Barbara Henry, Associate Professor of Slavic Languages and Literature, will moderate a Q&A session with the audience.