Robin Seletsky

Music On The Delaware Virtual Coffeehouse
2021-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Robin and Michael will play an eclectic mix of klezmer, classical and jazz.

Klezmer at Mohonk Mountain House
2020-08-18 17:00 - 21:00 | New YOrk
This will be our second concert since going into social isolation in early March. Peter and I will be joined by Big Galute members, violinist Sasha Margolis and bassist, Rich Sosinsky for two outdoor performances at this magnificent landmark.
“Peter Stan supplied his usual chromatic fireworks with lightning trills, uneasy close harmonies and turbulent rivers of minor-key arpeggios.” …..New York Music Daily

Learn A Klezmer Tune A Week Lesson 15
2020-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | New YOrk
Free class on Zoom – no sign up is necessary. Click HERE to request Zoom link. We’ll be learning a tune by ear and talking about klezmer ornamentation. There will be time for each person to play a short excerpt (optional) and to ask questions.

CANCELLED Big Galut(e) at Glimmerglass Festival
2020-08-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Glimmerglass Festival
We’ll be back on the Pavilion Series this summer with our brand of old and new klezmer favorites as well as a few classical selections inspired by the Jewish Diaspora. Delighted that countertenor, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, will take time from his work on the Mainstage in Handel’s Rinaldo in order to join us. We’re also pleased to have been invited to do our program twice this summer – July 28 and August 11. Hope to see you there!

Learn A Klezmer Tune A Week
2020-07-19 13:00 - 13:45, 2020-06-28 13:00 - 13:40, 2020-06-21 13:00 - 13:40 | Online
EVERY SUNDAY AT 1:00 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. Livestreamed klezmer lessons where I not only teach the tune of the week but give tips on how to ornament and inflect in the klezmer style. Play, livechat and ask questions in real time. All instruments welcome. Join at any time.

Robin Seletsky and Peter Stan at Mohonk Mountain House
2020-07-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, New York, 12561, United States
This will be my first concert since we went into social isolation in early March. I will be joined by the incomparable Peter Stan for two outdoor performances at this magnificent landmark.
“Peter Stan supplied his usual chromatic fireworks with lightning trills, uneasy close harmonies and turbulent rivers of minor-key arpeggios.” …..New York Music Daily

LEARN A KLEZMER TUNE A WEEK
2020-06-14 13:00 - 13:40 | Online
EVERY SUNDAY AT 1:00 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. Livestreamed klezmer lessons where I not only teach the tune of the week but give tips on how to ornament, inflect and improvise in the klezmer style. Play, livechat and ask questions in real time. All instruments welcome. Join at any time.

Travelers at the B-Side
2019-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | B-Side Ballroom and Supper Club, One Clinton Plaza, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Our first time at Oneonta’s favorite B-Side Ballroom and Supper Club. Original folk music along with some covers.

Folk Music at Walton Coffeehouse
2019-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Walton Theater, 30 Gardiner Place, Walton, NY, 13856, United States
Join us! John O’Connor and Fellow Travelers – for Coffeehouse at the Theater in the Walton NY. Held the third Sunday of every month, this folk music tradition takes place in the upstairs Parlor of the historic Walton Theater. Admission is free and homemade desserts, coffee and tea are available.

Bound For Glory Radio Broadcast
2019-09-15 20:00 - 23:00 | New YOrk
Hear Travelers on WBVR 93.5 FM or join us in the live audience at Annabel Taylor Hall on the Cornell University campus. Bound for Glory is North America’s longest running live folk concert broadcast.

John O'Connor and Fellow Travelers at Cooperstown Farmers Market
2019-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | New YOrk
John O’Connor and Fellow Travelers will be performing original music by the singer/songwriter/activist along with myself on clarinet, Tom Ives on bass and Steve Murtha on guitar and vocals. Inspired by the likes of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, his music also includes a bit of blues, bluegrass and more. Our first time at the Cooperstown Farmers Market
LISTEN HERE:

BIG GALUT(E) ON CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER SERIES
2019-08-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival
Happy to be making some great music with the good folks at the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival. If you’re in the Green Mountain State come hear our varied program of Jewish music from five centuries and six continents. As with all of our performances we include original and traditional klezmer, a few chamber music selections by Jewish composers, Yiddish sing-alongs and even a few jokes.

BIG(ish) GALUT(E) at the Glen Conservancy
2019-07-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Glen Conservancy, 1538 State Highway 161, Glen, NY, United States
A concert of klezmer and more by Big Galute quartet. Join Sasha, Michael, Rich and myself in the intimate space of the Glen Conservancy in beautiful upstate New York – about a 30 minute drive from the Glimmerglass Opera House.

Robin Seletsky, Peter Stan and Eva Salina at Mohonk Mountain House
2019-07-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, New York, 12561, United States
Tribute concert to klezmer great, Harold Seletsky with his daughter Robin, long-time accordionist Peter Stan and vocalist Eva Salina. Join them for a performance of original and traditional klezmer music in the spirit of Harold’s ensemble, The West End Klezmorim
https://robinseletsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/araber-me-clip.mp3

John O'Connor and Fellow Travelers at the Franklin Farmers Market
2019-06-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 25 Institute Street, Franklin, NY, 13775, United States
Debut appearance by a brand new area folk group I recently joined. Original music by the singer/songwriter and activist, John O’Connor. Inspired by the likes of Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger, his music also includes a bit of blues, bluegrass and more. John O’Connor on guitar and vocals, Steve Murtha on guitar, mandolin, banjo, Tom Ives on bass and myself on clarinet.
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Lecture/Lunch Presentation - "Klezmer Music Old and New"
2019-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Street, Albany, New York, 12208
Join Robin as she explores the history of klezmer music through live demonstrations, vintage recordings and Yiddish sing-alongs. Pre-paid registration is required. Contact venue for the registration form and any additional information.

Performance with Isle of Klezbos in Saratoga Springs, NY
2019-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Robin Seletsky Performs with Isle of Klezbos
for the first time.

Big Galute on Oneonta Concert Association Series
2019-04-07 | Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
THE BIG GALUT(E)
Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 3:00 PM
Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center
24 Market St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Award winners at the 2017 International Jewish Music Competition, and with performances that have been hailed as a “vivacious, joyful outpouring of creativity and celebration” and “a real treat for open minds,” Big Galut(e) is a rising force on the world music scene.
The eclectic ensemble performs a dazzling variety of Jewish music spanning five continents and six centuries. Bring the whole family for a program of joyous klezmer, arrangements of the classics, and even some humor.
http://www.biggalute.com/
Sponsored by: New York Central Mutual Insurance
