"With the rise of worldwide anti-Semitism, it has been difficult for me to program Jewish works. I remember a certain recital when I was asked to remove a suite of pieces by Ernest Bloch for fear of audience distaste."
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Music Review: The Turbans – ‘The Turbans’
The Turbans' first album, 'The Turbans', draw upon musical traditions from around the world to create stunning music that will take your breath away.
Read More »GetClassical Aims for New Audiences with Intimate Classical Music and Crossover Concerts
As long as people like Ilona Oltuski are "on the job," I'm also betting on an indefinitely extended delay in the "decline" of classical music.
Read More »Music Review: Golem – ‘Tanz’
Golem may not be your grandparents', or even your parents', klezmer band, but that doesn't make them any less authentic or inspiring.
Read More »Music Review: Koby Israelite – Blues From Elsewhere
Israelite's music celebrates our musical differences and the potential they have for coming together in harmony.
Read More »Music Review: A Hawk And A Hacksaw – Cervantine
Like watching the funnel cloud of a tornado and being amazed a thing of such uncontrolled power can hold its shape.
Read More »Music Review: Jim Guttmann – Bessarabian Breakdown
Not only preserves the memory of the music, but keeps it alive by injecting new life into it.
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