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Friday
May 31
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 AM
ADMISSION
Free
LOCATION
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation
470 Glencairn Ave.
Shaarei Shomayim
Songs of the Jews of Calcutta
Mathias Memmel, tenor
Natasha Fransblow, pianist
Mathias Memmel and Natasha Fransblow take us on a musical journey to India. Country of the Taj Mahal, the Himalayas, gurus, saris and spices, India was once home to a Jewish community of 30,000. Come hear the story, melodies, and pizmonim of this exotic branch of the Jewish people.
BIO
Mathias Memmel, a graduate of the Bachelor of Music Program at U of T, is Music Director at Temple Kol Ami and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. A Choral Scholar with Pax Christi and Orpheus Choir, Mathias has also been a member of many fine vocal ensembles.
Natasha Fransblow is a sought-after vocal coach, recitalist and music director. She is the current music director for MYOpera.