Recordings

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…