Tuning for the Villa Musica concert

Awesome concert here. [In order to integrate the Jewish community center into the neighborhood, dating to the late 19th century, the ‘perimeter block pattern’ (Blockrandbebauung) dominant in the area is incorporated – with the absence of gating or barriers, this square became a space the general public uses for everyday activities, rare in Germany for a religious building, especially a synagogue.]

 

To all who visit and view, and – especially – express support and satisfaction: you are much appreciated!

 

Fünf der insgesamt vierzehn Musiker des Else Ensemble kommen in die Mainzer Synagoge. Drei von ihnen stammen aus Israel: Die Cellistin Daniela Shemer, die Klarinettistin Shelly Ezra und der Pianist Naaman Wagner. Komplettiert wird die Besetzung durch den böhmischen Geiger René Kubelik und den süddeutschen Cellisten Valentin Scharff

 

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Mainz Germany – 2017NOV05 – Jewish Community Center:

 

"Where in the States!?"

 

"North Carolina."

 

"Where in North Carolina!!?"

 

(Goodness gracious...) "Charlotte."

 

"Where in Charlotte!!!?"

 

(For goodness' sakes...) "St. Mark's."

 

"Then you must know my brother, Karl Bleimann!"

 

I get home and tell Joe, "I met Karl Bleimann's sister in Mainz!"

 

On this layover she and I spent a wonderful day together after I heard her sing in the choir – for the first time – that morning.

 

For the evening concert, my friend Dr. Ursula Meyer asked me to inquire about tickets (25 Euros each) while she parked. "Sold out." We got in a waiting line to purchase tickets if there were "no-shows". They sold the last ticket to the person in front of us. "Sorry."

 

A lady behind us said the manager was bringing more chairs.

 

He brought enough chairs – about a half dozen – for all of us standing in the waiting line, we paid, and the concert started!

 

The Else Ensemble performed 20th century compositions of Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) and Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), also Erwin Schulhoff (1890-1942) and Walter Rabl (1873-1940).

 

Note: the last 2 composers' death dates coincide with Jewish population forced removal to WWII concentration camps.

 

After the moving concert, Ursula dropped me off at my hotel.

 

The best 36 of 142 photos from this layover are a 5-album set:

• Mainz-Weisenau, Germany – 05NOV2017 – Sunday Stroll

• Mainz, Germany – 05NOV2017 – Via Seculprum Mogontiaci

• Mainz, Germany – 05NOV2017 – Ketteler Neighborhood

• Mainz, Germany – 05NOV2017 – Fort Weisenau

• Mainz, Germany – 05NOV2017 – Jewish Community Center

Hope you enjoy this 33% of the 6 photos I took here this day!

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