Intercultural Dialogue – Jewish Music in Europe in Conversation with European Composers

The event celebrates the musical and cultural exchange between Jewish traditions and European music. It emphasizes intercultural dialogue, connecting Jewish liturgical music, klezmer, Israeli folk songs, and works by notable European composers from different historical periods. An experienced moderator guides the audience, placing each piece in its historical and cultural context.

The program combines live musical performances with educational insights, promoting mutual understanding through music. Children and youth (ages 0–12) actively participate in the concert as central contributors, experiencing and co-creating a variety of musical traditions. To complement the cultural experience, participants are invited to taste traditional Jewish sweets and delicacies.

Music Program (Selection):

• Traditional klezmer pieces

• Jewish liturgical melodies

• Israeli folk songs

• Works by Jewish composers such as Ernest Bloch, Leonard Bernstein, Felix Mendelssohn

• Works by European composers (Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms) in dialogue with Jewish soundscapes

Target group:
Families, young musicians, and general audiences interested in Jewish and European musical traditions.

The event is organized by Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg in cooperation with Synagogue Community of Magdeburg and Landesverband Jüdischer Gemeinden Sachsen-Anhalt K.d.ö.R.

The event is part of the Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage initiative supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage