Recordings

Jüdische Lebenswelten / Patterns of Jewish Life: Highlights from the Concert Serles ”Traditional and Popular Jewish Music” Berlin 1992, 1993 (SM 1604-2) Currently unavailable “Nothing like this has been done before – not to this depth” (Derek Reid, Folk Roots) “a whirlwind tour of the ‘real thing,’ spanning continents and generations. Patterns of Jewish Life demonstrates that Jewish musical traditions are alive and thriving, not as nostalgia to be consumed in small portions, but as a satisfying feast offered up by artists who live their musical traditions” (Adrienne Cooper and Alicia Svigals, Jewish Currents) “What is to be heard and experienced is not only of value for its high standard of documentation, but also for the rare music which it contains” (Die Zeit) “offers every curious listener a musical journey of discovery ... which is just…

Trikont Klezmer Trilogy (1991–1996) Still available after a quarter of a century, the Trikont Klezmer Trilogy is a text and sound document that offers a comprehensive overview of the history and development of the wedding and festive music of eastern European Jewry, introducing listeners to the melodic richness and manifold styles of this world music in the truest sense of the word. “a gigantic klezmer trilogy which gives a generous overview of the entire development of klezmer music” (Saarland-Journal/Saarbrücker Zeitung) “Whoever is interested in the wide spectrum of this Jewish dance music ... will have a hard time doing without these CDs, which are accompanied by comprehensive information about the music and its history as well as each individual artist” (Notes) “Documents the entire spectrum of Yiddish dance music with excellent productions” (Stuttgarter…

Shteygers (Ways): New Klezmer Music 1991–1994, 1995 (0207-K) “**** 1/2 – a good survey of new trends in klezmer music” (Rolling Stone) “This is probably the best introduction to the world of traditional klezmer as it is played today...” (Ari Davidow, www.klezmershack.com) Shteygers

Doyres (Generations): Traditional Klezmer Recordings 1979–1994, 1995 (0206-K) Doyres

Yikhes (Lineage): Early Klezmer Recordings 1911–1939 from the collection of Prof. Martin Schwartz, 1991/1996 (0179-K) The internationally acclaimed first CD anthology of historical klezmer recordings was on the prestigious Quarterly Critics’ Choice list of the German Record Critics’ Award in 1992.  “contains everything that one needs to know about klezmer music” (Die Zeit) “Simply the best on the subject! ... This absolutely unique documentation ... has become the standard work for anyone interested in coming to terms with the development of klezmer” (Notes) “perhaps the most informative CD-booklet of the 90s” (Journal, Munich) “a prototype for modern, meaningful and tasteful CD packaging” (Bavarian Radio) “a milestone for a serious understanding of this unique musical tradition” (Neue Musikzeitung) “an example that the results of historical music research do not need to remain buried between the covers…

A Tickle in the Heart (Dir. Stefan Schwietert, Germany/Switzerland/USA 1996) The award-winning documentary about klezmer music legends, The Epstein Brothers, recipients of the prestigious 1998 National Heritage Fellowship from the US National Endowment for the Arts. Co-written by Joel Rubin based on his research with the brothers. DVD currently unavailable “Affects you like a sweet, potent wine, leaving you enlightened, and sated”(The New Yorker) “Completely charming!”(Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) “A delightful surprise!... Inspired!”(Boston Herald) “Irresistible music... Irresistibly earthy personalities! As spicy, filling and homey as your grandmother’s lovingly prepared old-country meals!”(Michael Medved, New York Post) “One from the heart! Rivets the eye with unusual visual riches”(The New York Times) “The most compelling portrait of this Diaspora and the Klezmer renaissance flourishing today in the Americas and in Europe is Joel Rubin’s documentary film…