Music of the Old Jewish World

1. Odessa Bulgar

2. Ydidi Hashachachta

3. Por la Tu Puerta

4. Hijaz Mandilatos

5. Hassidic Melodies

6. Papirosn

7. Hassidic Melody/A Nakht in Gan Eydn

8. S'dremlyn Feygel

9. Avrix Mi Galanica

10. Sha, Shtil, Makht Nisht Keyn Gerider!

11. Melody From a Burning Bush

12. Noches, Noches

13. Ben, Shpil Es Noch a Mol

14. Ay Mancebo

15. Baym Rebins Sude

Music of the Old Jewish World,Burning Bush,Arc Music,Int'l & World Music,Jewish,Jewish: Trad. & Klezmer,Klezmer,Pop

Average customer rating: Introduction to Russian 101 A Great Double Album From Theodore Bikel

Songs of Russia Old & New/Songs of a Russian Gypsy Theodore Bikel Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Classic Jewish Holiday & Shabbat Songs Theodore Bikel's Treasury of Yiddish Theatre and Folk Songs Balalaika: Russia's Most Beautiful Songs Russian Favourites Music of Russia ASIN: B000BR6DDU Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Pomnyu Ya (I Remember)
2. Yamshchik Gani-Ka K Yaru (Coachman, Away to the Fair)
3. Noch Tikha (Quiet Night)
4. Polso Bylo Lyublyatse (I Never Meant to Love)
5. Gari Gari Maya Zvyezada (Twinkle, Twinkle, My Star)
6. Chupchik (Curly Forelock)
7. Vyecherny Zvon (Evening Bells)
8. At Volgi da Dona (From the Volga to the Don)
9. Talyanochka (The Concertina)
10. Padmaskovniye Vyechera (Moscow Evenings)
11. Padrushka Milaya (My Old Pal)
12. Katiusha
13. Pravazhanye (Parting)
14. Tyomnaya Noch (Dark Night)
15. Beryuzoviye Kalyechke
16. Yekhali Tsigane
17. Dve Gitari
18. Kagda Ya Pyann
19. Svyetit Myesats
20. Kak Stranno
21. Nichevo, Nichevo, Nichevo [From Frein]
22. Chto Mnye Gorye
23. Dyen I Noch
24. Metyelitsa
25. Snilsya Mnye Sad
26. Karobushka
27. Karabli
28. Sudarinya

Product Description

1. Pomnyu Ya (I Remember)
2. Yamshchik Gani-Ka K Yaru (Coachman, Away to the Fair)
3. Noch Tikha (Quiet Night)
4. Polso Bylo Lyublyatse (I Never Meant to Love)
5. Gari Gari Maya Zvyezada (Twinkle, Twinkle, My Star)
6. Chupchik (Curly Forelock)
7. Vyecherny Zvon (Evening Bells)
8. At Volgi da Dona (From the Volga to the Don)
9. Talyanochka (The Concertina)
10. Padmaskovniye Vyechera (Moscow Evenings)
11. Padrushka Milaya (My Old Pal)
12. Katiusha
13. Pravazhanye (Parting)
14. Tyomnaya Noch (Dark Night)
15. Beryuzoviye Kalyechke
16. Yekhali Tsigane
17. Dve Gitari
18. Kagda Ya Pyann
19. Svyetit Myesats
20. Kak Stranno
21. Nichevo, Nichevo, Nichevo {From Fr?ulein} (Daniele Amfitheatrof)
22. Chto Mnye Gorye
23. Dyen I Noch
24. Metyelitsa
25. Snilsya Mnye Sad
26. Karobushka
27. Karabli
28. Sudarinya

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Introduction to Russian 101.......2007-02-09

Growing up post-WWII, and in college and the military during the Cold War, I wanted to understand my "enemy", a the military demands. This album was part of my learning, and is just good music. Many pop and rockers will not be interested: their loss. Bikel took folk singing a step further, and even not understanding all the words (I took Russian in college), it has a good intro to the Russian "soul", from Ivan the Terrible to Putin.

A Great Double Album From Theodore Bikel.......2006-04-15

I have owned the LP of "Songs of a Russian Gypsy" since the early 60's, and it has always been a favorite. This record was a "breakthrough hit" for Elektra records in the early days (See "Follow The Music" by Jac Holzman and Gavan Daws).
"Songs of a Russian Gypsy" was re-issued as a CD by Bainbridge Records, in the 90's, but in limited numbers. When the supply dried up, only an uncertain "used" market remained, with prices quite variable. (see my review of the used CD).
This re-issue also includes another Bikel favorite, "Songs of Russia Old and New". Hopefully, more early Electra Albums will surface through the efforts of Collectors Choice Music!

Average customer rating: Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series

Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music] Manufacturer: Milken Archive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brubeck | Brubeck, Dave | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Milhaud | Milhaud, Darius | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Leonard Bernstein: A Jewish Legacy [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music] Klezmer Concertos & Encores [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music] Ellstein: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage 1 [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music] Brubeck - The Gates of Justice (Milken Archive American Jewish Music) Jewish Voices in the New World [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music] ASIN: B0000C508H Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Open The Gates (Excerpt) - Cantor Alberto Mizrahi
2. Hashkiveinu - Hans Peter Blochwitz
3. Hudi Mitn Shtrudl - David Krakauer
4. III. Modere - Juilliard String Quartet
5. Old Jerusalem - Ana Maria Martinez
6. III. King David Dancing Before The Ark - Robert Vernon
7. Sheyibbaneh Beit Hamikdash - Cantor Benzion Miller
8. IV. Dance Of The Phantom Spirits - Gerard Schwarz
9. VII. Hinei Ma Tov - Vienna Boys Choir
10. VII. Psalm 126 - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
11. El Melekh Yoshev - New London Children's Choir
12. I. Demon's Welcome - Richard Stoltzman
13. Service Sacre L'Kha Dodi - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
14. The Flood, Part I - Fritz Weaver
15. Adon Olam - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
16. IV. Camini Por Altas Torres - Lucy Shelton
17. Sheva B'Rakhot (Excerpt) - Cantor Simon Spiro
18. Mayn Goldele - Nell Snaidas
19. The Heavenly Host Delivers The Commandments To Moses/The People Dance Around The Golden Calf - Ian Denolfo

Album Description

The Milken Archive of American Jewish Music is a vast recorded panorama of the rich body of Jewish music, both sacred and secular, that has developed over the course of American history. This recording features nineteen tracks representing the broad scope of the Archive recordings.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series.......2003-09-29

I can't express how excited I am about this new series from Naxos and the Milken Archive! There is some absolutely stunning music on this sampler, and I can't wait until the full recordings are released. Especially notable are Ernst Toch's "Cantata of the Bitter Herbs" (what gorgeous choral & orchestral writing), Paul Schoenfield's Viola Concerto (utterly fantastic excerpt "King David Dancing Before the Ark"), the excerpt from Joseph Achron's suite from The Golem, "Open the Gates" from Dave Brubeck's Gates of Justice, and the lovely duet from Joseph Rumshinsky's Yiddish operetta "Di goldene kale." Also, if you're not familiar with Jewish liturgical music or with klezmer, there are wonderful examples on this disc. My only disappointment is that, because of economic reasons, most of the recordings had to be made with European ensembles. Although the performances are excellent (under directors Gerard Schwarz, Neville Marriner, Yoel Levi and others), it's just a shame that this music, which, in addition to being Jewish, is also very AMERICAN, cannot be preserved on CD by American ensembles. At any rate, I'm pretty certain that within the next couple of years, I'll have collected all the 50 discs in this project. You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this great music. And at around $7.00 a disc, they're an incredible value. This marvelous sampler will get you hooked on some fabulous music.

Average customer rating: A Tasty Theatrical Adventure of Remarkable Ingenuity

Frank London: A Night in the Old Marketplace Frank London Manufacturer: Soundbrush Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel Hazonos Brother Moses Smote the Water We'll Never Turn Back The Ministry of Special Cases ASIN: B000OYCFAU Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

1. The Bottom Of the Well
2. What Is Man's Worth?
3. Nosn's Vision
4. Madness
5. The Tale Of the Drowned Klezmorim
6. A Word
7. One Prayer/One Lullaby
8. Forever Yours
9. Meet Me In the Old Marketplace
10. The Ten Faces Of G-d
11. The Saga Of the Singers Of Brod
12. Call It Disappointing
13. I'll Make Such Wonders
14. Canon Of the Dead
15. It Doesn't Matter
16. Is There Room On Earth?
17. Desire It
18. God's Reply To Job
19. Perhaps I Went Too Far
20. All Is Vanity
21. A Tavern In Pinsk

Customer Reviews:

A Tasty Theatrical Adventure of Remarkable Ingenuity.......2007-06-22

Frank London is highly acclaimed as standing at the pinnacle of Jewish music and for those unfamiliar with his gifts, A NIGHT IN THE OLD MARKETPLACE is a wonderful place to start. This CD is a recording of a theatrical work that sets the revered 1907 Yiddish play of the same name by L.L. Peretz. Setting the bizarre tale to music that combines Jewish music, jazz, classical, rock and just about every other form of music from the 20th century into a highly entertaining mix, London has created a solid hit.

The texture of the play is highly reminiscent of the musical works of Kurt Weill, with special emphasis on 'The Threepenny Opera', as well as the old vaudeville klezmer concerts. The music is written by Frank London and the lyrics are by Glen Berger. The simple staging is allowed due to the small pit band required - Tuba/bass, guitar/banjo/mandolin, keyboards/accordion, and drums. The cast of singers (rather singer/actors) represents some amazing talent including Susan McKeown, Manu Narayan, Lorin Sklamberg, Craig Wedren and other singers well known to both Broadway and bands/groups of a great variety.

The production brought to CD is as complete a transfer of a stage work to recording venue as we are likely to hear. Frank London has created a specialized work that thankfully brings to our attention the rich heritage of klezmer and Yiddish theater, and if this beautifully performed and produced recording is any indication of the value of the stage work, we should be seeing multiple traveling productions of A NIGHT IN THE OLD MARKETPLACE. Moody, atmospheric, extremely creative and of course, entertaining both theatrically and aurally. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, July 07

Average customer rating: these guys know what they're doing This Is Not Your Zaide's Klezmer!

Blood Oranges Brave Old World Manufacturer: Red House ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Song of the Lodz Ghetto Klezmer Music Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah Wonder Wheel Jews With Horns ASIN: B00000JIMS Release Date: 1999-07-20

Tracks:

1. Wailing World
2. Welcome
3. The Band
4. The Tune
5. Uncle Elye
6. The Tsadik
7. The Heretic (Hebre Libre)
8. Night
9. Prayer
10. The Dance (Doc's Bulgar)
11. Homeland
12. Royte Pomarantsn (Blood Oranges)
13. Farewell
14. Daybreak

Customer Reviews:

these guys know what they're doing.......2001-02-22

If you can imagine this, combine wonderful neo-klezmer, Coltrane and Tyner, with a concept album akin to Seargent Pepper and you get Blood Oranges. The four musicians are incredibly talented, and play beautifully together. My 12 year old son loves this album-he is a jazz/rock bass player and had to show his (Daoist) teacher how cool this is. These guys are as good or better than the Klezmatics.

This Is Not Your Zaide's Klezmer!.......1999-11-25

The musicians of Brave Old World describe their work as "New Jewish Music," and wonderful music it is. Although deeply rooted in the traditions of Eastern European klezmer, BOW refuses to limit themselves to an archaeological revival style. Instead they treat the idiom as part of an evolving musical form, open to influences from other traditions. The result is exciting, crisply executed, musically sophisticated stuff that is unmistakably Jewish, but joyfully embraces jazz ballads, salsa, and other genres as well. This is no recap of tradition, it's the next step.

Michael Alpert's performance as the group's vocalist and badchen (a kind of klezmic m.c.)shows great range and depth. BOW's muscianship is impeccable and they meld together in a way that seems to show deep mutual respect. Of the cuts on this album I thought "Homeland" -- the only vocal piece performed in English -- a little pretentious. Everything else was simply wonderful. "Uncle Elya" should become a jazz standard (I can imagine it sung by Billie Holiday) and if "The Band" doesn't get your foot tapping, nothing will.

In the fast-growing genre of klezmer-rooted new music, Brave Old World really stands out as innovators and this album shows them off at their best.

Average customer rating: Bravo!! The Song of the Lodz Ghetto awesome!!! buy this!!! Five stars is not high enough

Song of the Lodz Ghetto Brave Old World Manufacturer: Winter & Winter ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blood Oranges Awakening from Above Hazonos De Profundis Nigunim ASIN: B0009FHK40 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Rumkovski Kayim/Lodzh-fidl
2. Lodzh-overtur
3. A gants fayn mazltov
4. Nisht nor simkhe/Veynendiks
5. Vayl ikh bin a yidele
6. S'Iz Kaydankes, kaytn
7. Kimts in herts/Rumkovski Khayim
8. Yikhes/Vinter 1942
9. Makh tsi di eygelekh
10. Berlin 1990 (Refren)
11. Es Geyt a Yeke
12. Ver Klapt du Azoy?/Geto varyant
13. Geto, getunya
14. Kuyavyak
15. Amerike Hot Erklert/Kemfn!
16. Berlin 1990
17. Lodzh-coda
18. Bobover Khupe-Marsh/Rumkovski Khayim

Album Description

Recorded live in Bordeaux, this is the first Brave Old World CD to appear on the prestigious Winter & Winter label, famous worldwide for the highest standards in recording quality, design, and concept.

Developed over the last 15 years, Song of the Lodz Ghetto is a unique musical work, a song cycle in which memory and imagination freely interact to create a Proustian journey between present and past. At the center are Brave Old World's arrangements of the rare Jewish street and cabaret songs from the Nazi ghetto of Lodz, Poland, 1940-44. Leading through the Lodz repertoire like stepping-stones through the river of memory are Brave Old World's own original compositions, reflections on 17 years of performing Jewish music. Michael Alpert's moving Berlin 1990 forms the emotional and musical counterpoint to the passionate and ironic street songs of the bard of the Lodz ghetto, Yankele Herszkowicz. A musical and spiritual journey of resistance, love, and reconciliation.

The superior recording quality of this CD is matched by outstanding cover art by Steve Byram and Warren Linn, as well as detailed song texts and liner notes in Yiddish, English, and German.

Customer Reviews:

Bravo!! The Song of the Lodz Ghetto.......2007-05-25

Having both seen the performance of this material live and listened to this CD, I can say that the CD captures the performance very well. I am so glad that the performance has been preserved and can be disseminated in this way. I recommend the CD most highly as a passionate expression of the years-long ordeal and loss of the Holocaust. Excellent musicianship and dramatic presentation. This reminder of that high crime against humanity speaks with an eloquence beyond words to all who cherish justice and the preciousness of life. Unquestionably five stars.

awesome!!! buy this!!!.......2005-12-17

This is a great CD by the best Klezmer band in the world!! I have been listening to Alan Bern's music since 1965 through all of its many variations, and with this performance he is clearly at the top of his game. I encourage everyone to buy a CD for themselves and more for their friends and family!!! Clearly a winner!!!

Five stars is not high enough.......2005-07-23

Brave Old World has been performing this cycle of music based on songs written by Jews in the Lodz Ghetto during WWII. The rolling cadences of the band's music, and Michael Alpert's amazing voice make this a "must have" recording for anyone interested in wonderful, life-affirming Jewish music. Brave Old World have never sounded better - which given what an amazing band they are, live and in concert, is no small feat. Those interested in music from the Holocaust will also regard this as essential, on part with Adrienne Cooper and Zalmen Mlotek's "Ghetto Tango" released to great acclaim several years ago.

Average customer rating: A Magical Musical Journey Around the World with Mantovani.

Old and New Fangled Tangos/Folk Songs Around the World Manufacturer: Dutton Labs UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music | General Christmas | Today's Deals | Box Sets | Children's Music | Classical Instrumental | Halloween | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Opera & Vocal | Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Pop Vocal Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Italia Mia/Verzauberter Klang Aus Germany Concert Spectacular/American Scene The Ultimate Tango Collector's Mantovani, Vol. 1 Strauss Waltzes ASIN: B0006840K2 Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
2. Blue Tango
3. Tango Delle Rose
4. New-Fangled Tango
5. Music Box Tango
6. Adios Muchachos
7. Besame Mucho
8. Hernando's Hideaway
9. Blauer Himmel (Blue Skies)
10. Takes Two to Tango
11. Rain in Spain
12. Orange Vendor
13. Folk Songs of America: Aura Lee/Skip to My Lou/The Streets of Laredo
14. Folk Songs from European Countries: Au Clair de la Lune/Fr Jacques
15. Folk Songs from the British Isles: Greensleeves/When Love Is ...
16. Two Guitars
17. Moon on the Ruined Castle
18. Hava Nagila

Customer Reviews:

A Magical Musical Journey Around the World with Mantovani........2005-02-23

The soaring strings of the original orchestra led by the late great Mantovani are once again presented in this brand new Vocalion release of two of the maestro's masterpiece recordings first released in 1964 (Folk Songs) and 1968 (Tango). Folk Songs from Around the World will charm and excite listeners with melodies as diverse as Aura Lee (what Elvis sang as Love Me Tender) and the sizzling sounds of Hava Nagila. The highly disciplined orchestra under the baton of Mantovani perform spectacular arrangements of "Two Guitars" from Russia and folk songs from Japan, Europe,and the British Isles arranged with such artistry that they will readily evoke from each listener intense emotions. The splendid orchestrations found on the Tango tracks also evoke a variety of emotions, with Whatever Lola Wants, Hernando's Hideaway and Takes Two to Tango, offering playful amusement, and such tracks as Blue Sky, Orange Vendor, and Tango Delle Rose combining captivating tango rhythms with time honored melodies made ever more delightful by the unique, cathedral sound identified exclusively with Mantovani. In an interview at the time of the Tango album's release, the ever perfectionist Mantovani expressed his delight with the musical outcome,noting that he tried "blending fine melodies with exciting rhythms to produce a sound that is stimulating.." Acquire this two CD-set, and new and old Mantovani fans will know the maestro was right on the mark in his assessment of this incomparable musical journey.

Average customer rating: Great Klezmer Old World Beat Fairly good

Old World Beat Klezmer Conservatory Band Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Jumpin' Night in the Garden of Eden Dancing in the Aisles Klez! Taste of Paradise Yiddishe Renaissance ASIN: B00000035A Release Date: 1992-02-14

Tracks:

1. Dos Keshenever Shtikele
2. Di Sapozhkelekh
3. Bulgar A La Naftule
4. Violin Doyne
5. Watch Your Step
6. Dovid, Shpil Es Nokh Amol
7. A Yor Nokh Mayn Khasene
8. Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib
9. Old World Beat
10. In A Rumenisher Shenk
11. Der Glatter Bulgar
12. Shtiler, Shtiler
13. Flute Doyne
14. A Heymisher Bulgar/Mayne Elterns Fargenign

Customer Reviews:

Great Klezmer.......2007-01-29

The Klezmer Conservatory Band was formed at the New England Conservatory of Music in the early eighties, really just for a jam session of Jewish music. When they got requests to play at weddings and b'nai mitzvot, they realized they had something special and organized as a band. Along with the Klezmatics, KCB was one of the leaders of the modern klezmer revival. Klezmer Conservatory Band is more traditional, while the Klezmatics are a bit edgier. Many other groups have followed, and the roots are interconnected between many of the groups.

I am a fan of both the Klezmatics and the Klezmer Conservatory Band and have each of the ten KCB CD releases. This is one of their better CDs and has some true gems on it. With Judy Bressler as vocalist, KCB is truly something special - Judy brought beauty and comedy to the songs, as appropriate, and her voice became an integral instrument in many of their better songs. Though sadly, Judy has left the group, their recordings capture the spirit of American and Eastern European Jewish music at its best.

Old World Beat.......2000-02-17

This collection of Klezmer music is alive and powerfully moving. You cannot help but sway uncontrollably to the hauntingly soulful melodies so skillfully rendered as to make musician and instrument ONE. Judy Bressler's vocals are full bodied, rich with the spirit of all that is truly Klezmer....Show me a person who listens to this album for the first time, and I'll show you a Klezmer fan for Life! L'chiam!

Fairly good.......1999-03-31

While this was an average CD, track 4 (Watch Your Step) is one of the funniest songs I have heard in a while. It alone is worth the purchase of the CD. It takes a highly satirical look at the modern age.

Average customer rating:

In Bayreuth Manufacturer: Plane ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006ASK Release Date: 1998-03-03

Tracks:

1. Prolog
2. Lilith
3. Rachel
4. Lea
5. Ada
6. Esters Gesang
7. Schinschon Und Dlila
8. Judith
9. Epilog

Average customer rating:

Old Roots New World Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: You Should Be So Lucky ASIN: B00006BXI1 Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

1. Lebedike Honga (A Lively Honga)
2. Shpil Di Fiaf, Shpil/Yidl Mitn Fidl (Play, Fiddle, Play/Yidl With The Fiddle)
3. Leah's Saraband
4. Chusn Kalleh Mazl Tov (Congratulations, Bride And Groom)
5. Friling (Spring)
6. Zol Zayn Gelebt (Live To Enjoy!)
7. Oy, Abram
8. Galitzianer Vs. Litvak (The Polish Jew Vs. The Lithuanian Jew)
9. Abi Gezunt (Good Health Is All That Counts)
10. Undzer Toyrele (Our Beloved Torah)
11. Chiribim
12. Yoshke/Tantz, Yidelekh (Dance On, Jewish People)
13. Klezmer Rhapsody For Violin

Average customer rating: The Real Deal BEAUTIFUL KLEZMER FIDDL E & HAMMER DULCIMER MUSIC

Khevrisa European Klezmer Music Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Itzhak Perlman - Live in the Fiddler's House De Profundis Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956 Fidl: Klezmer Violin Jewish Klezmer Music ASIN: B00004RJX3 Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Sher (Am)
2. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Mazltov
3. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Sher (A)
4. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor:Ahavo Rabbo Shteyger
5. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor:Ahavo Rabbo Shteyger
6. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Shir Ha-Malois
7. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Kaleh-Bazetsn
8. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Dobriden
9. I. Suite In A Minor, A Freygish, D Freygish, D Minor: Fun Der Khupe
10. II. C Minor: Di Shvartse Khasene
11. II. C Minor: Simkhas Toyre
12. Violin And Cimbal Music For The Wedding Table In G Minor: Dobriden (Gm)
13. Violin And Cimbal Music For The Wedding Table In G Minor: Zogekhts
14. Violin And Cimbal Music For The Wedding Table In G Minor: Freylakhs
15. Violin And Cimbal Music For The Wedding Table In G Minor: Alter Yiddisher Tants
16. Violin And Cimbal Music For The Wedding Table In G Minor: Steiner's Khosidl
17. Old Moldavian Klezmer Suite In B: Terkisher Gebet
18. Old Moldavian Klezmer Suite In B: Bughici's Terkisher Freylakhs
19. Old Moldavian Klezmer Suite In B: Buhusher Khosid
20. Old Moldavian Klezmer Suite In B: Old Bulgar

Customer Reviews:

The Real Deal.......2007-01-13

An absolutely gorgeous recording from some world class musician/scholars. This is a must-have for any music collection, especially East European or klezmer. The booklet is superb as well - complete with a fine glossary of terms pertaining to klezmer.

BEAUTIFUL KLEZMER FIDDL E & HAMMER DULCIMER MUSIC.......2000-08-31

Nowadays, when we think of klezmer-- the traditional instrumental music of the Ashkenazim (Yiddish-speaking Central and Eastern European Jewry)-- the main instrument that comes to mind is the clarinet. When we listen to the classic klezmer 78 rpm recordings from the first half of the 20th century, it's the wailing clarinet that stands out and leads the rest of the kapelye (klezmer ensemble). And it's the recorded legacy of the great early clarinetists-- Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein and Shloimke Beckerman, to name but a few-- that serves as the primary source and reference for most of today's klezmer musicians.

Yet, in recent years, there's has been a resurgence of interest in the older forms of klezmer, which were centered around the fidl(violin) and the tsmibl (hammer dulcimer). Beginning in the 1600s, up until the ascendency of the clarinet and military brass band instruments sometime in the late 19th century, the typical kaplye consisted of fidl, backed by a tsmibl and bowed bass or cello, occasionally augmented by a wooden transverse flute. If there were several fiddlers, the "ershter" (first violin) would play lead while the "tsveyter" (second violin) harmonizes in the lower register or plays a "secunda" rhythmic chordal accompaniment (standard practice in all forms of traditional fiddle music, regardless of ethnicity and region).

This album's title KHEVRISA is a Yiddish term which usually refers to a talmudic study group. Back in the Old World, klezmorim adopted it into their slang as another reference for a music group. In this case, both definitions are very appropriate: the chevrei (group members), led by the pioneering scholarship of Walter Zev Feldman, have pooled their own personal, extensive research into early klezmer traditions and their exceptional musical abilities to do this project. The result is a wonderful album of incredibly beautiful music-- unique, as the only modern klezmer recording to date that's devoted exclusively to traditional stringed instruments. It's supported by one of the best CD booklets I've ever encountered. Zev, one of the foremost authorities on Near Eastern, Balkan and klezmer music, has outdone himself on the amazingly comprehensive liner notes.

KHEVRISA's line-up reads like a "Who's Who" of the current klezmer revival's leading musician: Steven Greenman (ershter fidl), who was lead fiddler for BUDOWITZ, another excellent modern group devoted to 19th century klezmer music; Walter Zev Feldman (tsmibl), one of the pioneers of the klezmer revival; Alicia Svigals (tsveyter fidl), fiddler for the KLEZMATICS, one of today's hottest bands; Michael Alpert (sekunda fidl), fiddler/vocalist for BRAVE OLD WORLD, who studied with Leon Schwartz (1901-1990), one of the last tradition-bearers of the old European klezmer fiddle tradition; and Stuart Brotman (bass), who plays bass and tsimbl for BRAVE OLD WORLD, a world-class group that performs both traditional and modern klezmer music.

One note: those expecting the typical "tumeldik" (rowdy) freilachs may be disappointed -- the approach here is more chamber orchestra than dance band. Violinist Steve Greenman, while a "serious performer of Hungarian Nota, Romanian Gypsy, and Slovak music" in addition to klezmer, comes from a classical music background. This is very apparent in his very tight, smooth-like-glass performance style. Actually, Steve's classical sound has more in common with the conservatory-trained Eastern European "folk" violinists of today, than with the traditional fiddlers of the past that he's attempting to emulate. Even still, his use of "krechts" (lit. "cries") and other traditional melodic ornamentation is spot-on, while, overall, the group's thoughtful musical arrangements convey a "ma'mahsh Yiddishe tam" (genuine Jewish flavor).

Taking all this into consideration, I heartily recommend this CD as one of the finest albums to come out of the klezmer revival.

World Music:

1. New Jersey [Import]
2. Nos Morna
3. Novelas [Import]
4. Oh! Que Dario [Import]
5. Palepoli [Import] [Original recording remastered]
6. Pandemonaeon
7. Parisabelle [Import]
8. Quadrille of Guadeloupe [Live]
9. Richard Anthony [Import]
10. Sidney Miller: Serie Elenco [Import]

World Music

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Empires [Extra tracks] [Import]

Live With the Ray Sinatra Orchestra

Laudate Pueri / Cto in a / Trio Sta / Etc

The Wardell Gray Story

Kissing to Be Clever

King of the Road [Import]

Ich Hab Ein Zartliches Gefuhl [Import]

Mobbin' Muzik Melodies

Lo Def Pressure [Import]

Kreisler: Famous Encores

Gypsy '66 [Limited Edition] [Import]

Lil Darlin' [Import]

Get in Where You Fit In [Explicit Lyrics]

Petra Means Rock

Natty Dread