Concert : duo Kalarash au Temple de Vandoncourt

Step through the doors of the Vandoncourt temple on a Saturday evening in November, and the bow sets the tone: tonight, we’re heading east. Far away. All the way to the Balkans.

The Kalarash duo draw on two repertoires that complement each other. On the one hand, klezmer, the instrumental music of the Jewish communities of Central Europe. On the other, the songs and melodies of the Romanian Roma. Agathe Llorca switches between the violin and the mandolin, whilst David Lefebvre plays the guitar and sings. Two musicians, united by a shared passion for this music that dances as much as it tells a story.

This concert is part of the ‘Samedis de Vandoncourt’ series. Admission is free. On the way out, a ‘bouille à lait’ – the traditional milk can used by milkmen in the Franche-Comté region – serves as a collection box for donations. The evening then continues with a friendly drink: a chance to have a chat with the musicians and raise a glass together.