Harmonizing Divided Worlds: Jewish Music of 17th & 18th Century Italy

Eudaimonia, A Purposeful Period Band, presents bold and brilliant works by Rossi, Casseres, Lidarti, and Grossi interwoven with ancient chant from the Italian synagogues. This concert highlights the universal narrative of exclusion and discrimination faced by Jewish musicians living in the ghettos of Italian cities and struggling to be recognized in their Christian surroundings. Elegantly expressive settings of Hebrew liturgy offer unique testament to the creative spirit rising above oppressive circumstances and speak to the essential Jewish principle of Lo Ta’amod, to not stand idly by.

Directed by harpsichordist Vivian Montgomery, featuring soloists Mezzo soprano Carrie Cheron & soprano Janet Youngdahl, altos Cameron Dobson & René Minalga-Rheault, tenors Iris Pfrommer & Leo Balkovetz, and basses William Farrell & David Smyth, all supported by our vibrant vocal ensemble Eudaimonia Voices and a core of Boston's finest period instrumentalists.

Social Action Partner: The Boston Immigrant Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN), a community network of faith communities, individuals and other activist groups working to reduce the escalating harm of our immigration system in the current political context.

Admission is "Pay What You Decide" and further information can be found at eudaimonia-music.org.

This concert is a collaboration with the music program of First Parish in Cambridge as part of Eudaimonia’s residency. First Parish in Cambridge is an accessible space.

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