David Hartt: The Histories (Le Mancenillier) Performances

20 Oct - 8 Dec 2019
Beth Sholom Synagogue, 8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

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Beth Sholom Synagogue interior from the rear of the Sanctuary. Photo by Helene Mansheim.

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Beth Sholom Synagogue exterior, Elkins Park, PA. Photo by Lazlo Regos, courtesy of Beth Sholom Synagogue Preservation Foundation.

In conjunction with Pew Fellow David Hartt’s installation at Beth Sholom Synagogue, a series of live programs will feature Caribbean, African American, and Jewish music from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, organized by Philadelphia-based baritone Jean Bernard Cerin, on the following dates:

  • October 20 (Leah Claiborne on piano)
  • November 10 (Martin Neron on piano with soprano Andrea Salazar and tenor Igor Correa)
  • November 17, 1-2:30 p.m. (Veena Kulkarni-Rankin on piano with baritone Jean Bernard Cerin)
  • December 8, 1-2:30pm (Mark Livshits on piano)

In addition, on October 20, David Hartt will host a conversation with architect Sharon Johnston and artist Stephen Prina about art, architecture, and The Histories (Le Mancenillier).

Complimentary shuttle service between Jenkintown-Wyncote Station and Beth Sholom is available for all Sunday programming.