Musicals

A TASTE OF PASSOVER

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A TASTE OF PASSOVER celebrates the joys and riches of the Passover musical heritage in a fast-paced variety show.
Under the artistic direction of Hankus Netsky, the show features special guests, Theodore Bikel and Chasia Segal (who cooks the perfect matzo ball on stage), as well as orchestral, choral and chamber ensembles from the New England Conservatory of Music.
Recorded live in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, a National Historic Landmark, the show was broadcast on PBS and is also available on CD and video.

Directed by Juan Mandelbaum
Editor: Chris Schmidt
Written by Moshe Waldoks, Chris Schmidt & Jon Solins
Musical Director: Hankus Netsky
Executive Producer: Gerald Slavet
A Concert Productions / GEOVISION Production
1999, 58:30 min.
Distribution: www.shoppbs.org

A TASTE OF CHANUKAH

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Around the world this festival of lights is celebrated through a variety of songs, rituals, prayers, and the preparation of special foods.
Recorded live at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, A TASTE OF CHANUKAH is an energetic program with performances by a gospel choir, a klezmer band, a children’s choir, an orchestra, a cantor, a juggler, a cooking demonstration (this time Chasia Segal prepares the perfect latkes!) and more, all led by host Theodore Bikel.
The show was a national PBS pledge special and is also available on CD and video.

Directed by Austin de Besche
Edited by Jean Boucicaut
Written by Austin de Besche & Moshe Waldoks
Musical Director: Hankus Netsky
Executive Producer: Gerald Slavet
A Concert Productions / GEOVISION Production
2000, 58:30 min.
Distribution: www.shoppbs.org