Nefesh Mountain: A Hanukkah Celebration; Holiday Rosen House Tours; Trio Mediæval & Catalina Vicens, organetto
Nefesh Mountain: A Hanukkah Celebration: Thursday Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Led by the husband-and-wife team of Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, Nefesh Mountain’s fusion of Jewish music with the rich tapestry of bluegrass and Americana creates a sound that transcends boundaries. Inspired by Jewish heritage and tradition, their lyrics are set against the backdrop of musical arrangements. Experience the celebration of culture, faith, and the beauty of nature that defines Nefesh Mountain’s music.
Holiday Rosen House Tours: Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 22
Step into a holiday wonderland with a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive. This limited-time holiday tour offers a glimpse of the family life that inspired celebrations in this historic house. The guides will lead people on a journey that’s perfect for friends and families alike. The duration is approximately 45 minutes.
For tickets, contact the Caramoor box office at (914) 232-1252 or by email at boxoffice@caramoor.org. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two hours before showtime.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah. For more information, visit caramoor.org.
Trio Mediæval & Catalina Vicens, organetto: Sunday Dec. 8, at 3 p.m.
The Grammy-nominated vocal group, Trio Mediæval, will perform Scandinavian traditional folk songs and hymns, English medieval carols, and contemporary music written for them, all infused with the group’s signature blend of chant, folkson, and improvisation. The trio is accompanied by Catalina Vicens on the hand-blown organetto and percussion.
“Yule: The celebration of Yule in Northern Europe” harks back to a transition from ancient pagan Germanic culture to the more formal spirituality of the newer Christian rite. In this program the two traditions sit side by side, creating a matrix where a cappella voices meet the medieval organetto in a synthesis of secular and sacred.