Gerard Edery – vocals, guitar
Bridging many cultures and musical traditions, Gerard Edery invites you to a solo concert that will wake the smile in your heart. His rich baritone, masterful guitar style and profound audience rapport create an unforgettable experience. You will be thrilled by his unique musical arrangements of classical, folk and popular songs from around the world.
“…the blend of varied cultural elements comes honestly, straight out of experience.” -Los Angeles Times
Solo Programs Available
Andalusia Express – Classical guitar and flamenco-inspired renditions of Spanish and Sephardic songs from medieval times to the present.
Piaf, Brel, and Beyond – Artful interpretations of French love songs by the likes of Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Edith Piaf, and Yves Duteil, among others.
Treasures of World Songs – Folk, classical and popular songs from around the world in over 10 languages.
Sing to the Eternal – Featuring spiritual songs from Morocco, Persia, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Spain and Portugal, as well as original songs based on sacred texts.
Israel in Song – A musical panorama of Israel’s diverse people. Songs are in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and English.
Artist in Residency Program – All above programs are available in an artist in residency format. Please contact us.
The Sephardic Song Book – Secular and liturgical songs from Ancient Persia, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, The Balkans and Syria will tell a rich musical story and promote the cause of cross-cultural appreciation and understanding. As evidenced in The Gerard Edery Sephardic Song Book, Edery interprets the ancient repertoire as a living legacy, combining stylistic authority with an immense creative and re-creative flair.
