Name: The Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble Free Performance at Ridgefield Library
Start: 2026-05-17T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

Ridgefield Library

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm for a lively, free concert with The Nu Haven Kapelye Ensemble!
The Nu Haven Kapelye Ensemble invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music. As Connecticut’s largest klezmer ensemble, the Kapelye blends spirited Eastern European Jewish melodies with engaging storytelling, live demonstration and audience participation. Through a mix of traditional Klezmer melodies, Yiddish folk songs and original contemporary arrangements, the ensemble introduces listeners to the cultural roots and historical journey of klezmer—from its origins in shtetl celebrations to its revival in modern American communities.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oKN2M7llMo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Check them out on YouTube.</a>
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nu-haven-kapelye-klezmer-ensemble-138388" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register.</a>
The Ridgefield Folk Concert Series is made possible by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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