“Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom,” performed by Guy Mendilow Ensemble

About the event

Embark on a musical trek to kingdoms long forgotten and bustling towns now vanished. Follow the stories of vagabond queens, pauper poets, and lovers lost to the sea, all set to spellbinding arrangements of old Sephardi songs worthy of symphonic film scores. Wrap these tales up with lush soulful harmonies evoking flamenco’s gutsiness and the longings of fado, all combined with heart-pounding percussion and intricate soundscapes.

Journey through the Balkans to the Mid-East beginning in Sarajevo and winding through Salonica and Jerusalem. “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom” is a sonic adventure masterfully brought to life by the Guy Mendilow Ensemble, an award-winning group of world-class musicians with members hailing from Israel, Palestine, Argentina, and the US. This ensemble of internationally savvy world musicians delivers a richly textured global experience of haunting beauty.

Admission is FREE on a first-come, first-admitted basis. Seating is limited in Jones Theatre, and early arrival is recommended. WSUPA Full Series and Fall Series subscribers will have reserved priority seating; see http://performingarts.wsu.edu/tickets for series package details.

This performance is presented by WSU Performing Arts as part of the third annual Humanitas Festival celebrating world arts. For more information about the festival, including volunteering and sponsorship opportunities, visit http://performingarts.wsu.edu/humanitas/