25rd International Klezmer Festival - Tzfat

Tens of thousands of international and local visitors are expected to attend this year (20-22/8/2012) International Klezmer Festival in Tzfat., the biggest festival of Jewish soul music in the world that is in its 25rd year in Tzfat.

25rd International Klezmer Festival - Tzfat 20-22/8/2012 
Tens of thousands of international and local visitors are expected to attend this year (20-22/8/2012) International Klezmer Festival in Tzfat., the biggest festival of Jewish soul music in the world that is in its 25rd year in Tzfat.

The Klezmer Festival is no doubt one of the biggest events in the Israeli cultural calendar. Numerous unique musical performances are given by the best Klezmer musicians from Israel who perform with other international Klezmer greats. Stages are set up in the old historical alleys of Tzfat which lend a special atmosphere to the festival.
 
Among the artists appearing this year – Yonatan Razael, Mirel Reznik, Aharon Razel, Eyal Shiluah ,Erez Lev-Ari , Daniel Zamir, Musa Berlin, Jimmy Lloyd, Women`s group "Klezmiriot", groups and special artists from around the world.

In addition to the many performances (free entrance to all of them) there will also be many other activities in the city. They will include a stage for "Klezmerim for Kids" – kids will be encouraged to try the Klezmer instruments, a magic show and storytelling, demonstrations of unusual instruments, plays and many more. Musical tours will be given accompanied by Klezmer musicians in cooperation with the JNF. There will also be tours and workshops in the spirit of the Kabala and the city of Tzfat. Entrance is free to all the activities for the duration of the festival including all the performances spread around the city and Klezmer Jam sessions that will go on into the small hours and lots of other activities for all the family.

After the festival, (20-22/8) for the 8th year running, there will be an international Master Class, given by the foremost artists in the world of Klezmer music and performances from young artists from all over the world. Maestro Giora Feydman will be head the list of world famous teachers and Hanan Bar Sela, the Artistic Director of the festival will also participate. The teachers will also be performing every evening at the festival including a grand performance on the eve of Shabbat in the old synagogue of Tzfat.