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Ruti Lachs
​musician, writer, performer

Hot Off The Press - Coming up in February 2023:

​From Kovno to Cobh – launch of Jewish Arts and Culture Ireland (JACI)
 
JACI presents a journey in music and words reflecting the immigrant experience from the Irish Jewish immigrants of the 1880s to present day newcomers - featuring live interview with special guest, film director Lenny Abrahamson.
 
Cork Arts Theatre Sunday 19th February 2023 at 7pm
Tickets: €15 plus booking fee on www.corkartstheatre.com 
 


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Audience responses to my theatrical music work: 

“A true original.” Mel Mercier

"What a lovely video! You are a star!"

“A marvellous example of the best of hybrid cultures” 

“Loved it. Can't wait to hear more                                                   'aye aye aye' ” 
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"I think this project is EXTREMELY timely, and VERY welcome, so more strength to your elbow!"

"The humour, the truth, the tongue-in-cheek reality... I was in bits with laughter!"

Watch:

The Fresh Air Collective... in action in 2021 here

Ruti Lachs and Crosswinds... Grandma Came To Ireland here

In My Town - one of my original songs for kids here
.... and there's more here



Irish Klezmer Suite:
I have received an Irish Arts Council Agility Award to compose a series of klezmer pieces with Irish trad, jazz and other musical elements, for small ensemble. This composition project is currently underway, and will be completed and performed later in 2023.

Now taking bookings for spring/summer 2023: 
  • In-person guided musical tours of Cork Jewish Heritage and Culture
  • Klezmer and world music gigs with my band Fresh Air Collective
  • Solo performances of original songs, theatre and klezmer music
  • Klezmer dance workshops with live music
  • Creative music/movement workshops for children
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​National Heritage Week Award 2021
​runner-up for
Memories of a Cork Jewish Childhood

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National Heritage Week Award 2020
winner for 

C
ork Jewish Culture Virtual Walk 
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  • Home+Music
    • Sleeping People and other stories
    • Hot News!
  • Theatre Shows
    • Green Feather Boa
    • A Different Kettle
    • Sideways on Planet Piano
  • Fresh Air Collective Cork
  • Cork Jewish Culture Walk
  • Memories of a Cork Jewish Childhood
  • About
  • Contact