Free | No ticket required

Ewald André Dupont’s 1923 silent film The Ancient Law with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

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Klez Fest Schedule of Events

Friday, September 20
3 pm-4:30 pm: Klezmer masterclass with violinist Alicia Svigals
Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue

7:30 pm: The Green Cousin-A Folk Ballet. Featuring Kanopy Dance Company, with live music by Elm Duo.
Music Hall, 925 Bascom Mall

Saturday, September 21
2 pm: Yid Vicious and Tsuzamen concert. Concert with Madison favorites Yid Vicious (playing their unique blend of traditional and contemporary klezmer) and Tsuzamen (playing world music with a Jewish vibe).
Music Hall, 925 Bascom Mall

7:30 pm: Alicia Svigals’ Klezmer Fiddle Express concert. Alicia Svigals, the world’s foremost klezmer fiddler and a founder of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, will make joyous, kinetic music with a full-on old-school klezmer dance band playing a mix of original compositions and traditional arrangements.
Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue

Sunday, September 22
2 pm: The Ancient Law Cine-Concert. Ewald André Dupont’s 1923 silent film The Ancient Law with live original music composed and performed by violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin.
Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue