A Night at the Opera, a Day in the Ukraine

[Tski1128 <Tski1128...>]

I'm doing a Concert this week I'm calling it 

"A Night at the Opera, a day in the Ukraine! "
If your in MD on Friday eve check it out.


March 21, 2003, 8pm
Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
University of Maryland 
College Park, Maryland
 

Program

Fantasia di Concerto “ Rigoletto”              Luigi Bassi         
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
. 

Amazing Grace                       Arr. Greg Pascuzzi



Introduction, Theme and Variations              Giacchino Rossini               
                        (1792-1768)




Intermission


Traditional Klezmer Music

Klezmer music is the secular dance music of eastern European Jews.  It is 
instrumental music that developed out of the liturgical melodies sung by 
cantors. These melodies were taken first by violinists, then by clarinetists, 
infused with a driving danceable beat, and played at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs 
and other important social functions. As infectious as the rhythm is, klezmer 
music maintains a very close relation to its vocal roots. This is dance music 
that sings!  Tonight we will perform a variety of Klezmer music for you. So 
sit back, relax.  Let your mind drift back to a day, before radio, TV and 
Microsoft. Close your eyes and remember the sounds of those old scratchy 78’
s.