**Close Encounters With Music: Something Borrowed, Something Blue Cross-Cultural Synergy**

Join us for an extraordinary afternoon at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, where the worlds of music, culture, and history intertwine in a spectacular showcase titled "Close Encounters With Music: Something Borrowed, Something Blue Cross-Cultural Synergy." This event promises an exploration of how cultures borrow from each other to create new, vibrant forms of expression.

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 pm

**Location:**  
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center  
14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230

**Tickets:**  
- Upper Balcony: $28  
- Orchestra and Mezzanine: $52

**About the Event:**  
Delve into the fascinating journey of cultural exchange through music. From the Romans who appropriated classical Greek culture to the 19th-century Europe's Egyptomania craze, this event explores the myriad ways in which societies have been enriched by borrowed influences. The afternoon will feature a diverse program including the works of Gershwin, Max Bruch's Kol Nidrei prayer, Cesar Cui's Orientale, Ravel’s Habanera, Haydn Trio Gypsy movement, and more, showcasing how mainstream music is revitalized by foreign tributaries.

**Performers:**  
- Michael Chertock on piano  
- Itamar Zorman on violin  
- Yehuda Hanani on cello

This event is a celebration of cross-cultural synergy through the lens of music, demonstrating how the arts can bridge differences and bring people together. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of cultural exchange at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or contact them at 413-528-0100.

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Close Encounters With Music: Something Borrowed, Something Blue– Cross- Cultural Synergy! · Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

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