Concerts
December 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Online Premiere
Klezmer Classics
Russian Jewish violinists at the turn of the 20th century created a new musical language combining the latest trends in classical music with traditions of the Eastern European Klezmer. Featuring violinist Steve Greenman, Gretchen Yanover, and pianist Byron Schenkman with works by Joseph Achron, Joel Engel, and others.
“Steven Greenman is a poet of the fiddle… when he plays, the landscape of the Jewish shtetl and the Hasidic courts comes to life”
– Janusz Makuch, Director, Jewish Culture Festival (Krakow, Poland)
Steven Greenman
Violin
Gretchen Yanover
Cello
Byron Schenkman
Piano
Program
Joel Engel:
Two Pieces, op. 20
Lazare Saminsky:
Hebrew Rhapsody
Joseph Achron:
Sher
Arrangement of Schumann op. 66, no. 4
Joel Engel:
Mazurka, op. 12, no. 3
Schwarz:
Bar Mitzvah Nigun
Steven Greenman:
Sholem dobriden
Concert Kaled
Leo Zeitlin:
Eli Zion
Joel Engel:
Freylechs, op. 21
“Guest artist for the night was the marvelous pianist, Byron Schenkman…. his virtuosity, mercurial range and power were all showcased beautifully throughout the evening”
– Carolyn Gregory, Stylus Magazine, Boston
Notes on the Program
By Byron Schenkman
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