Shop now for christian ulbricht nutcrackers and smokers, authentic christian ulbricht nutcrackers and smokers, available at. Reviews a klezmer nutcrackerby 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. Klezmer music offers thrilling rhythms and festive yet mysterious melodic themes. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. Nutcracker 4 inch x 1 inch vintage christmas tree ornament hong kong ceramic. The golden dreydl is a fun adaptation of tchaikovskys nutcracker. In the key of c, it challenges students with its gemini notes that change identities, and its eastern european modal. Henrik goldschmidt and the middle east peace orchestra live j.
Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. The music is delightful to listen to by itself and is a fun adaptation of. Im happy to report that all went well, and that a klezmer nutcracker continues to be heard far and wide. Shirim klezmer orchestra, nutcracker it seems incongruous, combining a christmas classic with a jewish form of music. Stream henrik chaim goldschmidt plays gabriel s oboe by natheer malkawi from desktop or your mobile device. Goldschmidt the concertos 1997 written by bluesever friday, 15 may 2015 15.
Though it charted in late 2009 and again in early 2019, this version of the nutcracker suite was recorded by mstislav rostropovich and the berlin philharmonic orchestra in 1978, in sessions that also included the tchaikovsky ballet suites sleeping beauty and swan lake. I purchased this recording along with the one by the same group with a narrated story added. Malcolm lowe violin, the nutcracker and the american album with seiji ozawa see right. Click on the tabs above to hear sample recordings and see scores. Based on the original score, exclusive arrangements by fabrizio ferrari with mp3 music accompaniment tracks. Henrik chaim goldschmidt plays gabriels oboe youtube. This is the start of an exciting series of nutcrackers from the charles dickens, a christmas carol. A klezmer nutcracker was commissioned by the new york pops, and was premiered by them, conducted by steven reineke, music director, december 16, 2011 at carnegie hall new york, ny.
Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. The music is enjoyable by itself without the narration. Ulbricht nutcrackers l a christmas carol by dickens. Shirim klezmer orchestra, nutcracker entertainment. The last christmas carol series depicting these classic figures was created by the ulbricht firm in 2002. My wife is putting together a list for librarians of essential jewish recordingseverything from classical to cantorial to ashkenazic and sephardic folk traditions. This audience favorite has been masterfully arranged to k. From riproaring klezmer and dynamic tango, to their selfpenned gypsyjazz, klezmerish bring a trademark twist to whatever genre takes their fancy. Their repertoire spans from classical to klezmer to arabian love. But now there is a new holiday tradition for the rest of us and, in fact, for all of us. Henrik goldschmidt nurtures a great love for the traditional jewish klezmer, and the music often takes the road to the klezmer tradition with its alternately. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Instead of sugarplum fairies spinning stiffly on point, shirim conjures up rugalah elves twirling through an uproarious hora.
A klezmer wedding edition for woodwinds flute, oboe, clarinet. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich biography sheet music may 7, 1840, votkinsk. Tschaikowsky, antal dorati, london symphony orchestra and chorus. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly. Principal oboist with the royal opera orchestra copenhagen and founder of the middle east peace. Henrik goldschmidt is solo oboist of the royal danish orchestra. The book is a retelling of the original ballet, this book introduces children to the story in another format that allows them to connect to. Shirims first album is one of the best klezmer revival.
Emil goldschmidt internationally renowned clarinettist specialized in authentic jewish music. 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. Variations on a theme by josef haydn for cor anglais and. The oboist henrik chaim goldschmidt plays marcellos adagio with the danish royal orchestra in an unusual performance.
Klezmer orchestra workmens circle educational center of. In 2003, goldschmidt founded the middle east peace orchestra with jewish and arab musicians. Henrik chaim goldschmidt plays gabriels oboe by natheer. I also purchased the companion recording klezmer nutcracker also by the shirim klezmer orchestra that is music only. This work is available on a rentalonly basis and is not to be copied by any means, loaned.
This 2015 ulbricht nutcracker depicts scrooges clerk, bob cratchit holding tiny tim in one arm and his crutch in his other hand. Henrik chaim goldschmidt with the royal danish orchestra. Goldschmidts playing has been described as the best klezmer oboe playing in the world. To do nutcracker this time of year is a nobrainer, said bso education.
Kapel og dertil stifter og kunstnerisk leder af fredsorkestret the middle east peace orchestra, som turnerer over hele verden samt rektor pa goldschmidts musikakademi. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 1946 1990 when you shop the largest online selection at. Henrik goldschmidt er uddannet pa det fynske musikkonservatorium og karan akademiet i berlin. Tschaikowsky, antal dorati, london symphony orchestra. An overview on some of the klezmer song types, dances and rhythms.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. New years concert at the royal danish theater, copenhagen 31. The nutcracker ballet, by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, op. Download and print top quality nutcracker suite complete sheet music for string quartet or string orchestra by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Klezmer version of nutcracker available arranger for hire.
At this christmas concert by the berliner philharmoniker it was clear that it doesnt have to be like that. Suppose you are bostons if not the worlds most amazing traditional klezmer band, and youve already released excellent, essential albums in the genre and moved on. The middle east peace orchestra at the royal theater, copenhagen 11. The notion that music has both a transcendent and transcendental quality has done much to shape the life and work of henrik chaim goldschmidt, solo oboist with the royal danish orchestra in copenhagen. Click on each image for a larger view and more information.
It is a wordless song and through the nigun the klezmer player can express the deepest of his emotions. Anders singh vesterdahl har indiske rodder og en solid fundering i balkan og sigojnermusikken og bidrager med en s. Now you may be saying, but isnt this traditionally the time for tchaikovskys nutcracker. In denmark, henrik goldschmidt builds bridges with music. The original libretto by alexandre dumas was completely revised by nureyev who gave his version of the nutcracker a psychoanalytic dimension. The piano accordeon, bass plays a duple oompah while the drums play the beat. But thats what the shirim klezmer orchestra did when it created the. Henrik chaim goldschmidt is the principal oboist of the royal danish orchestra in copenhagen, denmark. Their music has been used on woody allens soundtrack for d. Fire workshops med nogle af europas dygtigste musikere, hvor hver workshop pr.
With musical tribute by henrik chaim goldschmidt, solooboe, royal danish orchestra vanessa blander, violin, royal. Middle east peace orchestra oyfn pripetshik youtube. The oboist henrik chaim goldschmidt plays ennio morricones gabriels oboe with the faroe islands philharmonic orchestra, 10. Late romanticism, expressionism, even a bit of baroque here and thereits. Waltz of the flowers by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky violin concerto in d major, op. The very first nutcracker, long before the german erzgebirge nutcrackers that are so popular today, was crafted by the greek aristotle who was seeking to invent a device to aid in the cracking of nut shells. Henrik goldschmidt and his musicians of the middle east peace orchestra performing live at musik pa bosjokloster 2011, sweden. I tend never to make lists, never to recommend music. He is educated at the karajan accademy in berlin and has played as solooboist with the leading orchestras of the world among those the berlin philharmonic. Shirims klezmer nutcrackerwill make klezmer afficiandos plotz explode with joy and tchaikovsky fans drop their jaws with wonder. The nutcracker berliner philharmoniker family concert.
Effervescent, highcontrast performances by the orchestra make for a definite version that found a digital audience three. Shirim klezmer orchestra klezmer nutcracker newport classic, lc 8554, 1998 11 willow st newport, ri 02468 4018482442. Nutcracker suite for string quartet or string orchestra. The ten musicians presented a work which is at once comfortable and familiar but they also made it clear just how intelligent and sophisticated tchaikovskys nutcracker music really is. Allegro moderato by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky swan lake op. Back in 2011, the new york pops commissioned me to arrange klezmer versions of three selections from tchaikovskys beloved nutcracker suite for their holiday concerts at carnegie hall. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. It was originally played by the jews, but now, since a revival starting in the 1970s, it has become popular in america, among bands who have. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate. Always a favorite with audiences and performers, this familiar march has been skillfully arranged for string orchestra while keeping the excitement and energy of the original intact.
Goldschmidt suffers from the disease of eclecticism. March from the ballet the nutcracker arrangement for violin and piano. Goldsmith, rosemary, viola also the severance string quartet. Lighting of 4th hanukkah light at ambassador binahs residence in copenhagen. Popular romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world most performed ballets including swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty. If you are a musician and want to experience the joy of playing klezmer music live for a variety of audiences, the workmens circle klezmer orchestra is always looking for new members, especially in the string and woodwind family. The nutcracker zwerger, lisbeth this is a story of love, where an uncle attempts to enchant his niece with a magical christmas story.