Concert Letter From the Past
We cordially invite you to the concert "Letter from the Past" which will take place on the 12th of May at 18:00 hrs at the Jewish Community Center in Stockholm, Sessionsallen (Wahrendorffsgatan 30). Lithuanian artists Rafailas Karpis (tenor) and Darius Mažintas (piano) will present the program of the Yiddish songs which reveals Lithuanian Yiddish music heritage. R.S.V.P. by the 9th of May john.gradowski@jfst.se or by phone 08-587 858 10.
The Jewish history with all of its cultural, religious and national individuality has been part of the European history for ages. The same is true in Lithuania, where the Jewish heritage has been an integral part of the national culture and history for many centuries.
A number of Lithuania-born Jews gained worldwide recognition, including violin genius Jascha Heifetz sculptor Jacques Lipchitz and philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Scientists Aaron Klug and Andrew Schelly are Nobel Prize winners.
Before the Second World War, the Jewish society in Lithuania included more than 200,000 people many of whom spoke Yiddish.
Their Lithuania-born ancestors have been called litvaks while Vilnius has been dubbed the Lithuanian Jerusalem. Litvaks took part in the restoration of the Lithuanian statehood and fought for the country’s independence as volunteers.
An important part of cultural life before the Second World War is related to a large number of outstanding Jewish artists, scientists and ordinary people who lived throughout Lithuania.
You will see Jewish songs arranged for voice and piano. Authors of many of those songs are closely related to the history of Vilnius and the entire country as outstanding member of cultural life. Their musical letters reflect feelings and social problems of the pre-war people. They revive memories about their heritage enabling us to preserve what has been left by our ancestors.
Organizers Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania and Jewish Community in Stockholm with support of The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.
