Ukrainian vs Jewish: Musical Borrowings as Means of Expression with Cantor Pavel Roytman and Sofi Fraser
Wed, Jul 12
|Prospect Heights Public Library
An interactive musical presentation featuring Ukrainian and Jewish songs by Cantor Pavel Roytman and Chicago based Ukrinain singer -song writer Sofi Fraser
Time & Location
Jul 12, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
Prospect Heights Public Library
About the Event
Ukrainian vs Jewish: Musical Borrowings as Means of Expression is an educational program that highlights the intricate and multi-layered relationship between Jewish and Ukrainian culture and music. Presented by Cantor Roytman and Chicago based Ukrainian singer songwriter Sofi Fraser, this interactive musical presentation was created to build bridges between the Ukrainian and Jewish people. It is also meant to raise awareness of the war in Ukraine and encourage support of the Ukrainians in their struggle for independence and peace.
The event is free; donations are welcome. This is an in person event (not accessible remotely) and registration is required.
Cantor Pavel Roytman is a native of Nikolaev, Ukraine. In 1994, Cantor Roytman immigrated to the United States where he obtained his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from DePaul University and Master of Music in Musicology from Northwestern University. In 2006 Cantor Roytman was certified as a cantor through Hebrew…