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Yiddish Song Workshop

with Efim Chorny and Susanna Ghergus

from 24-26 October 2025 in Vienna, Austria

Singer 'Efim Chorny and Pianist Susan Ghergus on Stage

Efim Chorny was born into a jewish family of singers in Chișinău, Moldova. He is active as a teacher and has composed numerous Yiddish songs which have been performed by famous singers from all around the world of Yiddish song. He has a duo with pianist Susan Ghergus and both are recipients of the prestigious Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award.

When?

Friday, October 24th 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. (incl. lunch break)
Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (incl. lunch break)

Where?

Yung Yidish Wien, Lilienbrunngasse 18, 1020 Vienna

picture of an open book

Workshop Fee

3-Day-Ticket: 110 Euros
Single day ticket: Fr: € 30, Sat: € 50, Sun: € 40
Discounts for students and persons with a small income are available.

The workshop will be held in English and is open to all singers who are interested in learning yiddish songs.

Efim Chorny and a choir
photo: Maryna Solovei

Registration

Registration is open until October 23rd 2025. Please send us an email to workshop@klezmorim.net or Tel. (+43) 01 544 12 46 if you would like to participate. If you have any questions, this is also the right email address to get in touch with us.

Concerts

23rd October 2025 Chorny/Ghergus Duo Concert, KlezCafé, Kulturcafé Max, Mariengasse 1, 1170 Vienna, The concert starts at 7 p.m.
26th October 2025 Chorny/Ghergus Duo together with participants from the workshop, Yung Yidish Vienna, Lilienbrunngasse 18, 1020 Vienna, The concert starts at 6 p.m.

Events held in cooperation with Kulturverein Friling and Yung Yidish Wien

Workshop Organizer: Kulturverein Wostok, a non-profit organization located in 1020 Vienna, ZVR: 009870631