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A world-premiere song cycle honors survivor Renée Firestone through cabaret, jazz and Yiddish song.
This world premiere turns Holocaust survivor Renée Firestone’s testimony and journey into a newly commissioned song cycle by Michael Schachter and Gene Scheer. A notable vocal and instrumental ensemble connects that work with Yiddish song, cabaret, German Lieder, jazz and musical theater.
What to expect
Plan for a focused evening concert at the Goldrich Cultural Center. The program moves between a new song cycle and repertoire connected to the musical worlds surrounding Firestone’s life.
Good to know
- The concert begins Thursday at 7:30 PM.
- The venue is the Goldrich Cultural Center.
- The address is 100 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles.
- A ticket price is not published in the provided listing.
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Common questions
When is the performance?
The performance begins November 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Where does it take place?
It takes place at 100 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles.
What music is included?
The program spans Yiddish song, cabaret, Lieder, jazz and musical theater.
Who created the new song cycle?
Michael Schachter composed it, and Gene Scheer wrote the libretto.