Levyosn's Dream: Old, New, and Reimagined Yiddish Song

Levyosn (“leviathan” in Ashkenazi Hebrew) is inspired by the mythical sea monster of Jewish legend, traveling the world in search of songs, krill, and dreams. Founded in 2021, the Boston-based ensemble has made its mark on the international klezmer scene through thoughtful arrangements of original and traditional Yiddish songs, blending American and Ashkenazi influences with rich vocal harmonies.

Their 2026 album Levyosn's Dream builds on their signature sound while exploring new sonic territory, with adventurous harmonies and kaleidoscopic arrangements. Weaving the sounds and stories of friendship and collaboration together, Levyosn’s Dream embraces the full range of the ensemble’s musical influences – from archival recordings to contemporary folk music, jazz, and pop to Balkan polyphony and chamber music – to welcome both seasoned Yiddishists and new listeners.

Tonight’s trio performance will feature original Yiddish songs and innovative arrangements of archival folk songs in three-part harmony that, in the words of Ira Khonen Temple, “brims with the sweetness of community life.” 

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

Doors at 6:30pm (Performance starts at 7pm)

Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium at the Peretz Centre

6184 Ash St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G9​

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Free parking is available on the street or in the underground parkade.

Please note: Doors will close automatically at 7:30pm. If you are running late, please make sure you have a friend you can contact to come downstairs and let you in.

Admission

• Tsuzammen: $55 for 2 people (until Wednesday, August 19th at 11:59pm)

• General Admission: $33/person

• At the Door: $35/person

Learn to sing in harmony with the performers! Lysander Jaffe, Lexi Ugelow, and Adah Hetko are offering a special workshop exploring the rich repertoire of Yiddish folk song in the afternoon before the show. Register here (by donation).

Sponsored and funded by the Peretz Centre’s Shaya Kirman Memorial Fund for Yiddish Culture and KlezWest.

Learn more about Levyosn at https://www.levyosnmusic.com/

Photo credit: Emily Glick (album artwork for Levyosn’s Dream by Madison Safer)