David Brendel
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David Brendel is a New York based writer who works in film, television, publishing and theater.
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Yiddish Folksong: Past, Present & Future
More than a dozen Yiddish folk songs buried in the archives of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research were given a new life earlier this year, reimagined into new classical works and presented in four concerts – Continuing Evolution: Yiddish Folk Song Today, the largest music festival ever of its kind. The performances, by more than 30 musical artists, revitalized these largely obscure and unknown works and are now online and streamable.
A composer and finalist for the Pulitzer for his contemporary classical settings of Yiddish poetry, YIVO Director of Public Programs Alex Weiser spoke with Reboot Network member David Brendel about this groundbreaking concert series. Read more here.