2026 Zingaresca Residency & Romani Studies Symposium 

The Romani and Jewish Zingaresca Ensemble will be in residency at Yale on April 12th through 14th. During this time, there will be three events, including a concert, for the public.

Event 1: "Romany Vengerka" Documentary Film Screening (April 13th, 7:30-9:30 pm)

Event 2: Lecture on Romani Culture and History (April 14th, 10:45-11:45 am)

Event 3: Zingaresca Performance (April 14th, 7:00-8:30 pm)

'The Italian word “Zingaresca” means “in a Gypsy style." Formed in 2006, ZINGARESCA ENSEMBLE is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the seven-string guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani and Jewish diaspora, thus blending the sophistication of classical music with the fiery vitality of folk musical expression.'

Zingaresca's April 12-14 residency at Yale is organized in conjunction with the April 12th Romani Studies Symposium of the Yale-based Romani Studies Group. The Symposium is also free and open to the public, and will take place from from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Yale University’s Luce Hall in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Yale Romani Studies Symposium brings together researchers, activists and artists to present on diverse topics in the field of Romani studies. Register for the symposium here.