# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Klezmer by Candlelight
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: featuring Frank London’s Klezmer Brass Allstars with Eleanor Reissa

with a special pre-concert presentation of The Essential Klezmer with Seth Rogovoy

Experience the magic of Candlelight Concerts at the historic Colonial Theatre, where live music and the warm glow of hundreds of candles create an unforgettable evening. Set within the Colonial’s beautifully restored 1903 auditorium, these intimate performances transform exceptional music into a one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by elegance, history and atmosphere.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Frank London leads his acclaimed Klezmer Brass Allstars in Vilde Mekhaye (Wild Ecstasy), a vibrant celebration of klezmer music—the joyful, soulful and high-energy musical tradition rooted in Eastern European Jewish culture. Known for electrifying performances that blend tradition with innovation, the ensemble has toured internationally and collaborated with leading artists from across the world music spectrum.

Joining the group is special guest vocalist Eleanor Reissa, the internationally acclaimed singer, actress, director and author whose distinguished career includes both Tony Award and Cannes Film Festival honors.

The ensemble features:
Frank London, trumpet
Michael Winograd, clarinet
Brian Drye, trombone
Ron Caswell, tuba
Ilya Shneyveys, accordion
Aaron Alexander, drums
Eleanor Reissa, guest vocalist
Frank London is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, composer and co-founder of the internationally renowned Klezmatics. Over a career spanning decades, he has collaborated with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Angelique Kidjo to David Byrne and Pink Floyd, while helping bring klezmer music to audiences around the world.

Pre-Concert Presentation: The Essential Klezmer
Before the performance, join noted author and music historian Seth Rogovoy at 6:30pm in The Garage for The Essential Klezmer, a multimedia presentation exploring the history and evolution of klezmer music. Through music, images and storytelling, Rogovoy traces the journey of this rich musical tradition from Eastern European shtetls to contemporary concert stages. Presented by New Lehrhaus, the program offers audiences an engaging introduction to the artists, sounds and cultural history that continue to shape klezmer today.

Seth Rogovoy is the author of The Essential Klezmer: A Music Lover’s Guide to Jewish Roots and Soul Music and is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on klezmer and Jewish music. He is also the artistic director of Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music at the Yiddish Book Center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsfield/klezmer-by-candlelight/200030551994948
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, literary-art, Festivals, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Colonial Theatre - 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201
- **lat**: 42.44619
- **long**: -73.25394
- **full address**: The Colonial Theatre - 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Klezmer by Candlelight being held?
  - **A:** Klezmer by Candlelight takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Colonial Theatre - 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Klezmer by Candlelight?
  - **A:** Klezmer by Candlelight is organized by Berkshire Theatre Group.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Berkshire Theatre Group's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Berkshire Theatre Group a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Berkshire Theatre Group has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Klezmer by Candlelight is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Klezmer by Candlelight sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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