Re: GIORA FEIDMAN Decide for yourself/what's available

[pastrnak <pastrnak...>]

Being a professional clarinetist who has been influenced by Giora Feidman, I 
would suggest individuals listen to his recordings and decide for themselves. 
Giora is clearly in a class unto himself. He is able to imitate the human 
voice with his clarinet like no other musician. One can take issue with his 
philosophy of what Klezmer is. His recording "Gershwin and the Klezmer" or his 
interpretation of Scott Joplin or Ravel's Bolero in Klezmer style are perhaps 
pushing the standard definition of Klezmer. None the less he is innovative, 
creative and the one Klezmer Clarinetist that is the benchmark of Klezmer 
Clarinet excellence. 

Mayer Pasternak


For those who are interested, here is a list of whats available by/from 
Feidman:
Recordings:
Clarinetango                    Cass
Dance of Joy                    Cass & CD
Feidman in Jerusalem            Cass & CD
Gershwin & the Klezmer          Cass & CD
Incredible Clarinet             Cass & CD
Klassic Klezmer                 Cass & CD
Magic of the Klezmer            Cass & CD
Singing Clarinet                Cass & CD
To You!                         Cass 
Viva El Klezmer                 Cass & CD

Books of Giora Feidman's Music:

>From the Repertoire of Giora Feidman
Easy Klezmer
Klezmer Wedding
Klassic Klezmer
Magic of the Klezmer

Video
Jewish Soul Music 
 
 
If you are interested in purchasing any of these items contact Tara 
Publications @ 800-TARA-400.