Flyer for It’s Now or Never: Songs of Hope and Resilience: Wednesday, November 4 · 7:30 PM at The Goldrich Cultural Center

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It’s Now or Never: Songs of Hope and Resilience

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A world-premiere song cycle traces Holocaust survivor Renée Firestone’s life through multiple musical traditions.

Composer Michael Schachter and librettist Gene Scheer turn Renée Firestone’s journey from prewar Europe through the Holocaust and into American life into a world-premiere song cycle. Cabaret, Yiddish song, German Lieder, jazz and musical theater give this memorial concert an unusually broad expressive palette.

What to expect

Settle in for a vocal and chamber performance led by music director Ronny Michael Greenberg. Baritone Simon Barrad and countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen perform with a chamber ensemble at the Goldrich Cultural Center.

Good to know

  • The performance begins at 7:30 PM on November 4.
  • The program takes place at the Goldrich Cultural Center.
  • This performance is billed as a world premiere.
  • Tickets are available through the cultural center's event listing.

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Common questions

When does the concert begin?

The world-premiere performance begins Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30 PM.

Who is performing?

Simon Barrad and Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen perform with a chamber ensemble.

What styles of music are featured?

The program draws from cabaret, Yiddish song, Lieder, jazz and musical theater.

How much do tickets cost?

A ticket price is not published in the provided event details.