Brahms, Balkans & Bagels – Schulkonzert für FR/ENG

Ort
Ariowitsch-Haus
Kultur- und Begegnungszentrum "Ariowitsch-Haus" e.V., Hinrichsenstraße 14, 04105 Leipzig
Datum
23.03.2026 um 10:00 Uhr
24.03.2026 um 10:00 Uhr
25.03.2026 um 10:00 Uhr
26.03.2026 um 10:00 Uhr
Eintritt
frei
Klassenstufe
frz. oder engl. sprachige Unterstufe, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe
OKTOPUS – Montreal klezmer ensemble in Leipzig
Oktopus is a Montreal-based octet dedicated to jewish culture, especially klezmer music. The musicians in the ensemble all have a strong classical background (many of them play with the major orchestras in Quebec province) and they explore the links between classical and folk music.
The group’s passionate, virtuoso performances are sprinkled with humour and narrative. Melancholy tunes that reflect persecution over the centuries entwine with boundless celebration. While the group’s arrangements and performances are undeniably rooted in the klezmer tradition, they also branch out in several directions, weaving in compositions by Brahms, Kodály, or Mahler, Quebecois songs and even jazz improvisation. Respect for different traditions and for authenticity, and the desire to bring people together through music lies at the heart of Oktopus’ artistic approach.