This event is in the past.It took place on February 20, 2026 at The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture.




Two masters of Middle Eastern strings unite for an evening of "sorrow songs." Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil and Rabbi Zachi Asher weave together oud, violin, and ancient poetry in a rare collaboration that bridges tradition and hope.
Middle Eastern strings
Intimate concert
Cross-cultural collaboration
Hudson Valley gem
Tips
đ»"Music, dance, theatre, comradery! A true community endeavor"
đ¶Tawil plays five instruments including nay and qanun
đHebrew piyut are song-poems from Arab Jewish communities
Duo Al Rouh
Pine Plains




Two masters of Middle Eastern strings unite for an evening of "sorrow songs." Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil and Rabbi Zachi Asher weave together oud, violin, and ancient poetry in a rare collaboration that bridges tradition and hope.
Middle Eastern strings
Intimate concert
Cross-cultural collaboration
Hudson Valley gem
Tips
đ»"Music, dance, theatre, comradery! A true community endeavor"
đ¶Tawil plays five instruments including nay and qanun
đHebrew piyut are song-poems from Arab Jewish communities
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