Lecture „The Art of the Shofar”
On September 14 at 2:00 PM, the Vilnius Shalom Festival invites you to a unique introduction to one of the world’s oldest musical instruments—the shofar.
A lecture “The Art of the Shofar” will be held at the Vilnius Jewish Public Library, during which renowned French horn player and shofar virtuoso Bar Zemach (Israel/Germany) will introduce the audience to the history of this archaic instrument, its significance in Jewish tradition, and its place in contemporary music.
During the event, the guest will talk about the different types of shofars, their manufacture, playing techniques, and their biblical symbolism. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear various shofar calls performed live and learn how this instrument, with a history spanning thousands of years, is heard today in concert halls together with symphony orchestras.
The lecture is intended for everyone interested in music, Jewish culture, history, and ancient musical instruments.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
Vilnius Shalom Festival is the third international festival of Jewish music and culture, held in Lithuanian capital Vilnius, a city often referred to as the Jerusalem of the North. From September 13 to October 7, enjoy a rich program of classical, jazz, and klezmer concerts, the Shofar March, and educational events.
The project is funded by: the Lithuanian Council for Culture, the Goodwill Foundation, the Vilnius City Municipality, the Israel–Lithuania Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy of Israel in Lithuania, the Embassy of Germany in Lithuania, the Polish Institute in Vilnius, the Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Knygos.lt, Wix.com, Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport, Association LATGA, and private sponsors.
Project partners: the Lithuanian Jewish (Litvak) Community, the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History, and the Vilnius Jewish Public Library, Crescendo International.
Media partners: LRT Plius, magazine „Savaitė“.
Please note: Photographs and video recordings may be taken during the events. The resulting images and recordings may be used for publicity purposes, including publication in the media and on social media platforms.
