Join us for a concert celebrating the rich and multicultural heritage of Chrzanów!
This event accompanies the premiere of the project “Hirsz Lejb Bakon: The Cantor from Chrzanów” and offers a unique blend of history, art, and contemporary interpretations of Jewish music.
The Stars of the Evening:
Mojše Band – A Slovak ensemble specializing in reimagining Jewish music with a modern twist.
Rachel Weston – A British cantor whose feminine cantorial voice brings a fresh dimension to traditional music.
🎶 A Musical Journey Through Time
The concert will feature pieces inspired by the works of cantor Hirsz Lejb Bakon (1875–1928), associated with the beit ha-midrash in Chrzanów, and his son Israel (1910–1943), who left behind remarkable recordings.
✨ A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
The Bakon family’s historical legacy will come to life on stage through contemporary arrangements by Mojše Band and the unique interpretation of Rachel Weston.
Why Join Us?
◉ Discover the untold stories of the Bakon family.
◉ Experience music that bridges generations and cultures.
◉ Be part of a unique event celebrating the multicultural heritage of Chrzanów.
FREE ENTRY!
Registration via email is required by December 6: info@festivalt.com
The project “Hirsh Leyb Bakon: The Cantor from Chrzanów” is more than just a musical event. It also includes:
◉ Online publication of recordings in modern arrangements by Mojše Band.
◉ Expanded historical contexts about the Bakon family.
◉ Iconography by Hanna Kossowska inspired by the portrait of Hirsh Leyb Bakon.
The organizers aim to show how local heritage can serve as inspiration for building intercultural bridges and rediscovering a shared past.
When? December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where? Klub Stara Kotłownia, ChrzanówPhoto-report from the concert
Współorganizatorami projektu są FestivALT oraz Gmina Chrzanów, we współpracy z Miejską Biblioteką Publiczną w Chrzanowie, Muzeum w Chrzanowie im. Ireny i Mieczysława Mazarakich oraz Miejskim Ośrodkiem Kultury, Sportu i Rekreacji w Chrzanowie.
Projekt finansowany w ramach Krajowego Planu Odbudowy i Zwiększania Odporności (KPO), wspieranego przez Unię Europejską w ramach funduszu NextGenerationEU.
