Posts from year 2022

Autumn Concert Raises £800 for CamSight

Well done to all orchestra members who played in the concert on Saturday evening. Everyone played beautifully, and we received a good deal of positive feedback. Logged in members of the orchestra can hear how good it sounded, as Jin Collins, wife of Richard Collins, recorded the entire concert and the recordings are available to listen on our website.

New year updates

Happy new year to everyone! 

Let us know before Friday 14th January

We plan to have a rehearsal on Sunday 16th January at the usual time, in the usual place. However, because all our arrangements are done to suit the players we have, we need to know beforehand who is coming, because too many absences will make some pieces unplayable. Could you please let us know before Friday this week if you are coming, are not coming, or are not sure? To do this:

Klezmer Workshop and Concert

Mulberry Klezmer is pleased to invite you to a klezmer workshop and concert with Susi Evans (clarinet) and Szilvia Csaranko (accordion) and friends.

WE HAVE A NEW FACEBOOK GROUP

MRCO now has a Facebook Group. If you wish to join the group, you will be able to share your thoughts and comments about the orchestra, and excahnge views with others. Only one rule... "Be Nice".  Click here to join and invite friends, family and any potential new players so we can keep them informed about upcoming concerts, and events.

TEA COFFEE AND A BISCUITS

Tea coffee and biscuits will be available in the 10 minute break during orchestra rehearsal.  Contributions welcome towards 

NEW VENUE - St. Johns Church, Hills Road, CB2 8RN

Starting Sunday March 6th, our rehearsals will take place at St. John's Church on Hills Road. For directions Click Here

There is a small Car Park, but spaces will be reserved for those with large instruments to carry. There is ample free parking on the adjacent streets.

Please note, the covid risk assessment forms have been taken off as they seem no longer necessary.

Music To The Rescue

Tue, 15 Mar 2022, 18:30 GMT

Venue: Pembroke College Chapel, buy tickets here.

Please join us in supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians who fight for their lives, their country and the freedom of the whole civilized world. You can show your support by attending the recital of Anna Starushkevych (a Ukrainian mezzo-soprano), accompanied by Kristina Arakelyan. All profit will be used to purchase various types of protection for civilian Ukrainians.

Mulberry Klezmer Band Concert 28th October

Mulberry Klezmer Band to play in Concert at all Saints and St Andrew's Church.

 

This is an opportunity to see the beautiful medieval wall paintings and to hear the tunes, songs and dance music of the Jewish communities of eastern Europe.  Our guest singer is the professional singer and educator, Natania Goldrich, who has a wonderful voice and a passion for sharing music.

Ely Sinfonia - Dvorak and Mahler, Sat April 30th 7.30pm

Some members of MRCO are also members of Ely Sinfonia.  We would like you to know about their Concert on Saturday 30th April.  Details are here....

POSSIBLE CONCERT DATE

TBC - we're thinking of Friday June 24th or Friday July 8th at Downing Place.   .  Please would you check your diaries and complete the Doodle Poll members will have received by email.

Concert Date Confirmed for Friday June 24th

Thank you to all of you that completed the Doodle Poll. The concert is now confirmed for Friday June 24 at 7.30pm at Downing Place. Details to follow. There won't be an afternoon rehearsal but players should arrive by 6pm, Michael will confirm the programme in due course. 

Pianist looking for musicians

Here's a message from Holly Shirra (email: holly.a.shirra@gmail.com) who is looking for other musicians. (Note: this message is only visible for logged in members)

MRCO's Take Five Quintet Raises £470 for the Red Balloon Charity

The recent Take Five concert in Stapleford was a huge success which due to the generosity of the large audience enabled the Quintet to donate £470 to the Red Balloon Charity.

Hungarian Folk Group Returns to Cambridge

After a long break this Hungarian Folk Group will be performing in Cambridge.

Klezmer Dance Workshop

Learn to dance Eastern European Jewish wedding dances: khosidls, frehlekhs, terkishe, bulgar, schiffe (Sailors’dance) and patsch dance (many of them are similar to country dancing).

Tickets now on Sale for our Autumn Concert on November 26th

Our next concert will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday November 26th at St. John's Church raising money for Camsight.

AGM Documents for Dec 4th 2022 AGM

Attached are the documents for the AGM to be held at 4.30pm on Sunday December 4th at St Johns Church.

Baking for tea break

If any of you would take a turn baking for the tea break, this would be much appreciated.  Please see Teresa or Anna. Thank you