Classical Interludes: Ljova and WhEE (Where Else Ensemble)

Classical Interludes: Ljova and WhEE (Where Else Ensemble)

DateSunday, October 18, 2026
Time4:00 PM
VenueCentral Library, Dweck Center
Listed asFree
CategoryConcerts Music

About This Event

The WhEE (Where Else Ensemble) is an ad-hoc group of musicians put together by the fadolínist and composer Ljova, a close collaborator of Brooklyn Rider, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and many others. This concert will include two song cycles that feature folkloric poetry set to new music -- Dmitry Shostakovich's "Songs of Jewish Folk Poetry" with new original companion songs by Ljova, and the US premiere of "Songs of German Folk Poetry" by the composer Alexander Zhurbin....

Venue

Central Library, Dweck Center is the listed venue for this music event.

Source

Brooklyn Public Library presents free public programs across its branches, including readings, workshops, family events, classes, and community gatherings.

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Listing last checked by Free in NYC: October 18, 2026.

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