YOU ARE INVITED

Hello my cultural friends!

In the middle of a sunny pleasant day I am sending my thanks for bringing so much joy to the Czech Duo concert! The musicians were touched, yet again, by the lively kind attentive audience! I won a lottery by finding you!

Here is another invite just for you! Join us!

You will enjoy the colorful world of music from Eastern Europe, Balkan, Spain, Middle East and beyond, all in its originality and ethnic beauty presented by accomplished passionate musicians who devoted their lives to ethnic music, its research, preservation and happy performance.

It will not let you sit still!

You will meet Yale Strom, an important ethnomusicologist, a professor of music at SDSU, who mapped the beauty of music of Eastern Europe, especially the dynamic Romani and Yiddish.

From the time he finished his music studies at NYU, Yale travelled as researcher, photographer, filmmaker, writer and composer all over Europe, presenting his findings in his 16 books (as is “Searching for the Gypsies” or “The Book on Klezmer”), essays, films, celebrated photographic exhibits, collaboration with NPR, notable symphonies and musicians.

Elizabeth Schwartz shares the same interest. Her career started as a Hollywood producer that led to her passion for the vocal beauty of Romani and Yiddish songs, becoming a solo singer in various formations. Elizabeth recorded many albums, and co-wrote award-winning audio dramas.

Fred Benedetti does not need much introduction! A sought after and beloved professor of guitar and accomplished concert guitarist, Fred has equal passion for classical, flamenco, folk, popular tunes to Romani and Yiddish, his finesse shines in each genre. Fred's charisma, purpose, talent and accomplishments of many recordings, full concert schedule, appearance with a number of notable world class musicians, makes him a San Diego celebrated legend!

Contrabassist Joe McNalley is an outstanding musician, composer, arranger. Joe studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music (taught by my favorite Czech musician Miroslav Vitouš), and U.C. San Diego. Invited to join many famed musicians in jazz and beyond, and has been honored several times for his solo playing. Joe is a founder of the Hutchins Consort, a unique orchestra of eight purposely designed violins spanning eight octaves, composing over 200 arrangements and original compositions for the ensemble.

Wow! Can I offer a more interesting group? I cannot wait, but without you, it would be no fun!

Czech homemade goods out of this world and refreshment are awaiting for you along with a passionate host and a wonderful lively audience in a lovely cozy Hall!

Allow us to inspire you!

WHERE: Point Loma Assembly 3035 Talbot, SD 92106

WHAT: Music around the World: from Balkan, Middle East to Easter Europe and Spain

WHEN: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 7 PM

TICKETS: $27/ students $15/children under 12 free

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Thank you for reading! Your grateful host, Markéta

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