Concert-lecture that brings the Scottsboro Trials to life. The Scottsboro Trials, which began in 1931, were a well-known miscarriage of justice when nine Black teenagers were falsely accused of rape.
with collaborators Amelia Glaser, Anthony Russell and Uri Schreter
2024 Tour
The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music/The Boston Synagogue - March 10
Weitzman National Museum - March 12
University of Michigan - Nov 6
Shanghai Angel: Finding Rosa
Hey Alma July 2024 article. Read about my grandmothers story based on hate, detainment and a lie.
with collaborators Joshua Horowitz and Bruce Bierman
Clip from reimagined Shanghai Angel: Finding Rosa on Angel Island in the Barracks where my grandmother was detained. @jim_granato (videographer)
American soprano and Yiddish chanteuse Heather Klein follows her passion of “painting pictures” with her voice – interpreting and inhabiting characters and bringing stories to life.
Musical selections from NewCaje Mainstage. My Mi Chamocha, Terezin Nign (learned from hungarian survivor) and my arrangement of Yankele/Hashkiveinu.
Testimonials
"...one of the world's leading exponents of Yiddish Art Song-- an absolutely captivating performer."
— Pete Rushefsky, Center for Traditional Music and Dance
"Heather’s performance was riveting! Her voice is like a nightingale. Her grandmother’s story brought to mind all of our refugee stories. My audience of all ages was enthralled. Heather is wonderful to work with, very flexible and gracious."
— Cantor Linda Hirschorn, Temple Beth Sholom, San Leandro, CA
"Her musicianship and command of Yiddish repertoire are clear contributors to her magnificent style."
— Susan Watts, World renowned trumpeter
Upcoming Events
Wild Burning Rage and Song
November 6th * University of Michigan
ASA Convention
April 2025 * Orlando, FL.
Shanghai Angel: Finding Rosa
July 14, 2024 * Angel Island