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Transylvania, with its name coming from Latin ultra silvam (beyond the forest), is one of the most interesting and surprising regions of Romania. Its German, Hungarian and Romanian cultural traditions play a great role in its cultural and ethnic diversity. The Transylvanian plateau is surrounded by mountain peaks and drained by sparkling rivers which makes it both a pleasant place for a relaxing holiday with a landscape pleasing to the eye and an exciting place for adventure-seeking travellers.
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Jake Shulman-Ment & Friends Romanian Klezmer Tour 2011
10 jun 2011
They will draw on the rich common heritageand at the same time, pushing the boundaries between the two genders willcreate such a new and original sound.
Klezmer music
Klezmer, translated literally-a-mot "vessel of song" in Hebrew, Hebrew was the original name given to musicians in Eastern Europe, singing at weddings andother important celebrations. They sang not only Hebrew but also for othercommunities such as Romanian, Hungarians, Ukrainians, Poles, and Gypsies.Therefore, their repertoire included a large amount of music easily on the Hebrewand near which they lived. Between 1880 and 1924 there was a big wave ofimmigration Hebrew in the United States because of poverty and anti-Semiticviolence in Eastern Europe. This, combined with the Holocaust during the SecondWorld War and cultural repression of communism, almost wiped klezmer music inEastern Europe and especially in the United States survived. However, in the last20 years has seen a revitalization of klezmer music. It became popular in Europe,both as a form of concert music and as a wedding.
Klezmer music
Klezmer, translated literally-a-mot "vessel of song" in Hebrew, Hebrew was the original name given to musicians in Eastern Europe, singing at weddings andother important celebrations. They sang not only Hebrew but also for othercommunities such as Romanian, Hungarians, Ukrainians, Poles, and Gypsies.Therefore, their repertoire included a large amount of music easily on the Hebrewand near which they lived. Between 1880 and 1924 there was a big wave ofimmigration Hebrew in the United States because of poverty and anti-Semiticviolence in Eastern Europe. This, combined with the Holocaust during the SecondWorld War and cultural repression of communism, almost wiped klezmer music inEastern Europe and especially in the United States survived. However, in the last20 years has seen a revitalization of klezmer music. It became popular in Europe,both as a form of concert music and as a wedding.
The Band:
- Jake Shulman-Ment, vioară (US)
- Adrian Receanu, clarinet şi caval (Moldavia/France)
- Benjy Fox-Rosen, contrabas şi canto (US)
- Petrica Baranciuc, acordeon (Moldavia)
- Adrian Receanu, clarinet şi caval (Moldavia/France)
- Benjy Fox-Rosen, contrabas şi canto (US)
- Petrica Baranciuc, acordeon (Moldavia)
Photo Album - 15 EUR
Discover Terra Ultrasilvana, the land beyond the forests, a cultural landscape that remained essentially unchanged over the centuries. Explore the vivid picture of southern Transylvania in over 200 outstanding photographs. English / German, 128 pages, 21 X 28 cm
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In April and May you can witness the beginning of spring by admiring the blossomy fields and fruit trees, the fresh green of the grass, the flowery scents and the clear blue sky. This is an ideal time for experiencing the rebirth of nature and for taking fabulous pictures.
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The Fortified Churches are an unique and interesting fenomenon. They can be found in only a few places throughout Europe and there were more than 300 Fortified Saxon Churches in Transylvania.
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