We would like to invite you to an event Music in the Synagogue, this time featuring a leading Czech band Ostrava Klezmer Band, which performs traditional Jewish music from Eastern Europe with tremendous energy. Their repertoire combines poignant klezmer melodies with elements of jazz, folk music and spirited Balkan rhythms. Their music is built on virtuoso performances on instruments such as the violin, clarinet and accordion, complemented by captivating vocals in Yiddish.
When? 27 August 2026 (Thursday) at 7.00 pm
Where? Orthodox Synagogue, Okružná 32, Prešov
Admission: 8 € / 7 € / 5 €
The band is renowned for its ability to get the audience dancing, whilst maintaining a deep respect for the genre’s historical roots. They regularly perform at international festivals and cultural events, where they share the joy of the authentic and vibrant klezmer tradition.
A list of the specific musical instruments and the current line-up of the Ostrava Klezmer Band, which give their performances their characteristic lively sound:
· Vocals: Johana Černohorská (who often sings in Yiddish or Hebrew)
. Violin: Jaroslav Podžorski
· Clarinet: Ondřej Janča
· Accordion: Anežka Gebauerová
· Double bass: Přemysl Mixa
· Keyboards and cajón (percussion): František Panáček
Photo and audiovisual recordings will be made of the event.
We reserve the right to change the programme (PKO Prešov).
„Produced with financial support from the Fund for the Promotion of the Culture of National Minorities.“
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