About this Event
Join former Artist-in-Residence Ira Klein (2022-2023) and multi- genre violinist Cate Byrne as they perform a joyful Celtic and Middle Eastern inspired set.
Please note this performance is a pay what you can program, with a suggested ticket price of $10. All are welcome to attend at a level that feels accessible.
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Ira Klein is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and educator. Specializing in Middle-Eastern music, American folk, and music for dance, he seamlessly combines a lifelong passion for musical traditions with a love of experimentation.
A recipient of numerous awards from foundations such as LABA New York, J Arts Boston, and Mass Cultural Council, Ira has appeared on NPR, WGBH, CBC, Jewish Renaissance, Haaretz, and Americana UK. He has performed with world-renowned artists including McArthur Fellow Claire Chase, saxophonist Neil Leonard, and guitarist Kevin Barry (Jackson Browne), and served as a music curator for the Judaica gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Ira has been invited to present performances, visiting talks and clinics at Berklee, Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, UMass Amherst, and Bard College. He holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Bard College, and is a certified K-12 educator.
Cate Byrne is a multi-genre violinist with over 20 years of playing experience. Her playing and compositions are mainly influenced by a combination of jazz and traditional fiddle styles. Cate received her Bachelor’s of Music in Contemporary Improvisation from New England Conservatory in 2022. She is passionate about using art and music as a way to create community and advocate for social and sustainable change. She received a Masters in Climate Science and Policy in 2024 from Bard College, and views her sustainability work and music as intersectional. She currently resides in the Hudson Valley of New York, and is involved with a variety of music projects here, New York City, and Boston.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hazel Dell, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hazel Dell Path, Watertown, United States
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