Shirim put out an album of klezmer treated tchaikovsky, the newport classic release klezmer nutcracker. Reviews a klezmer nutcracker by far the most engaging work of the entire program, twisted three movements of tchaikovskys nutcracker into a nod to the jewish musical traditions in a sort of fiddler on the roof meets santa claus minor key slipping in where the major key would naturally fit, and a very sweet solo violin by concertmaster sam fischer and tuba played by. Shirim has played thousands of weddings and bar mitzvahs. This past weekend i got to listen to their annual klezmer nutcracker, in brookline 7th annual, no less. The band has toured extensively in north america and their music was used in woody allens movie, deconstructing harry. Shirim s legendary klezmer rendition of the nutcracker is a brilliant crosscultural achievement which is fun, serious and rocking all at once.
Klezmer nutcracker artist shirim klezmer orchestra. Mayse shirim klezmer orchestra is one of the most respected bands of the klezmer revival, and mayse is their latest and most scintillating release. Shirim klezmer orchestra is one of the most respected bands of the klezmer revival, and mayse is their latest and most scintillating release. Mayse draws liberally from the repertoire of naftule brandwein with some gems thrown in from beckerman, tarras, kandel and beregovski, and the. Shirim started performing in 1982 at the beginning of the current klezmer revival and has performed across the united states, canada and europe. Dance of the latkes queens based on dance of the sugar plum fairy. I purchased this recording along with the one by the same group with a narrated story added. Shirim klezmer orchestra mayse tales decluttr store. Dance of the sugar plum fairy shirim klezmer nutcracker.
An innovative, fresh merging of klezmer traditions with large ensemble jazz arrangements and jazzinformed solos. The band also takes the classical strains of mahler, brahms, and tchaikovsky, and gives them a unique klezmer treatment. Such an ambitious endeavour is nothing new for the shirim klezmer orchestra, which has released, amongst other things, the golden dreydl. The klezmer nutcraker returns to the stage 1252010. Lexington, ma acclaimed boston area klezmer band presents exuberant, soulful, and danceable klezmer music in concert for all ages. Klezmer nutcracker by shirim klezmer orchestra on apple music. In memoriam of liberationtheodorakis mauthausen trilogy. Their klezmer the nutcracker, based on tchaikovskys famous ballet suite, and pincus and the pig, a collaboration with maurice sendak, a klezmer rewrite of prokofievs peter and the wolf, have both been featured at concerts across north america and europe, while their original compositions have been recorded and performed. It combines the zany wit of a spike jones with the class and craft of a duke ellington and recasts the nutcracker as a hannukah classic with images of a dancing latkes potato pancakes queen and marching macabees. The second performance will be a fulllength show approx. Sendak created pincus and the pig with shirim, whom he was familiar with through their irreverent klezmer version of tchiakovskys nutcracker suite klezmer nutcracker, available on newport classic. Shirim s first albums came out in the early 90s, prior to clarinetistleader glenn dickson and trombonist dave harris forming the more rockinfluenced and.
The music is delightful to listen to by itself and is a fun adaptation of tchaikovskys. We can also play the wedding ceremony, the bedeken, and the tish. The music is delightful to listen to by itself and is a fun. But thats what the shirim klezmer orchestra did when it created the klezmer nutcracker, which the bostonbased ensemble will perform. Danielle strauss sara, julie mckay momautotith, dan j. Shirim has performed internationally captivating a diverse audience with its rocking renditions of classic klezmer. Shirim klezmer orchestra in klezmer nutcracker leo, glenn miller, billie holiday, louis armstrong. A klezmer nutcracker public radios ellen kushner narrates shirim klezmer orchestras arrangement of the score. Mayse draws liberally from the repertoire of naftule brandwein with some gems thrown in from beckerman, tarras, kandel and beregovski, and the band pulls out all the stops. Shirims klezmer nutcrackerwill make klezmer afficiandos plotz explode with joy and tchaikovsky fans drop their jaws with wonder.
The ensemble gives classic klezmer a twist, updating the traditional music with modern jumping beats. The album became the basis for a december 2008 production by ellen kushner, titled the klezmer nutcracker and staged off broadway in new york city. The klezmer nutcracker book by ellen kushner music by the shirim klezmer orchestra directed by linda ames key choreographed by dax valdes cast. Shirim s klezmer, israeli, simcha, and swing and ballroom dance music will make your party one to remember, and shirim has dance leaders to help keep your crowd on their feet. For nearly a decade, the bostonbased klezmer consortium shirim which plays in a somewhat more avantgarde style as naftules. Now you may be saying, but isnt this traditionally the time for tchaikovskys nutcracker. As both klezmer and tchaikovsky are based in russia and as both the original nutcracker and this shtetlized version are intended as dances, the turn is often as smooth as a latke well. Part of a klezmer nutcracker recorded under dance of the.
Family fun hannukah concert featuring a concert version of the klezmer nutcracker. A klezmer nutcracker for chanuk ellen kushner, sound and spirit shirim orchestra on allmusic 2002. For bostonites, the band will be performing live as naftules dream, at the milky way, in jamaica plain. Dance of the sugar plum fairy shirim klezmer nutcracker horrible xmas xpanded edition. The shirim klezmer orchestra released a klezmer version, titled klezmer nutcracker, in 1998 on the newport label. Klezmer nutcracker club passim sunday december 4 clock icon 3. Check out klezmer nutcracker by shirim on amazon music. Klezmer nutcracker shirim clarinet dickson, glenn trombone harris, david pianoaccordion mclaughlin, michael banjo fitzpatrick, pete drums rosenthal, eric tuba manning, john arranger harris, david track comment. The first performance will be a 45minute acoustic kids show at 12. But by collaborating with sendak, the group has created a work. All members of the band are also well known for their work as naftules dream, with which they perform original music influenced by jewish traditions. Shirim klezmer orchestra mayse tales cd baby music store. About a decade ago, the klezmer orchestra shirim came up with the klezmer nutcracker, a crosscultural if you want to be highfalutin about it version of tchaikovskys nutcracker.
But now there is a new holiday tradition for the rest of us and, in fact, for all of us. Vital theatre company has announced the full cast for its family holiday offering the klezmer nutcracker, book by ellen kushner, based on the golden dreydl, with music by peter illyich tchaikovsky, arranged by michael mclaughlin and david harris, performed by the shirim klezmer orchestra, at the mcginn cazale theatre from 6 dec 2008 3 jan 2009. A klezmer nutcracker for hannukah, and is featured on the soundtrack to woody allens last arguably truly great film, deconstructing harry. Instead of sugarplum fairies spinning stiffly on point, shirim conjures up rugalah elves twirling through an uproarious hora. Shirim klezmer orchestra, nutcracker entertainment. Shirim has been performing traditional and original klezmer music since 1982. Gordon seththe fool, jonathan bauchman uncle jacobking solomon, toni ann denoble aunt leahqueen of sheba, lindsey levine cousin rachelthe peacock, alan houser. Shirim performs the klezmer nutcracker plus other hanukah favorites in concert at club passim. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises dance of the dreydls shirim klezmer nutcracker. For nearly a decade, the bostonbased klezmer consortium shirim. Klezmer nutcracker by tchaikovsky, peter ilyich, mahler, gustav on cd.
All things considered for december 24, 2010 hear the all things considered program for december 24. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Their music has been used on woody allens soundtrack for d. Soulful virtuosic and and joy to listen to, shirim is the ultimate klezmer concert experience. Thr groups top selling klezmer classical recording, klezmer nutcracker, is the basis for the annual npr special the golden dreydl. Klezmer nutcracker shirim klezmer nutcracker cd new label. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Dance of the latkes queen dance of the sugar plum fairy 3. I forget how good they are, and how delightful in concert, and how tight. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises kozatsky til you dropsky shirim klezmer nutcracker.
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