Tehorah (טהורה): A Musical Journey of Hope, Love, and Forgiveness
Under the patronage of the German Consulate General in San Francisco
Tehorah, meaning “pure” in Hebrew, is a moving and unforgettable musical experience that weaves history, memory, and resilience into one powerful evening of song and storytelling.
Written, directed, and performed by Chanteuse Internationale Adrienne Haan, and accompanied by her longtime music director Richard Danley, Tehorah is a historical-poetic portrait that traces Jewish life through the 20th century using music composed exclusively by Jewish composers and librettists.
The journey begins in the dazzling cabarets of 1920s Weimar Berlin, the birthplace of artistic freedom and modern cabaret, before the rise of Nazism abruptly silenced the Golden Age. From there, the program travels through the Łódź (Litzmannstadt) Ghetto, expressed through haunting Yiddish melodies, and ultimately arrives in the Promised Land, uplifted by some of the most beautiful works ever written in Hebrew.
Performed in German, English, Yiddish, and Hebrew, Tehorah invites audiences into a deeply emotional arc that honors loss while affirming hope, humanity, and renewal.
Since its premiere at Carnegie Hall in 2015, with a return engagement in 2023, Tehorah has been presented around the world at prestigious venues and international festivals, including performances across Europe, Canada, South America, and Africa. The concert has been featured in collaboration with organizations such as the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and has been performed as part of major commemorations, including 1700 Years of Jewish Life in German-Speaking Lands and Liberation 75.
This special evening is offered as a peace concert in turbulent times, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and denominations to gather together through music and shared humanity.
Approximate running time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 30 Time: 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) Location:
Wood River Jewish Community
95 Badeyana Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
