The Hamburg Klezmer Band is a young and virtuosic ensemble. The five experienced professionals – active in various projects worldwide – have their Jewish roots mostly in the countries of the former Soviet Union. The Hamburg Klezmer Band plays an extremely versatile and varied program of Jewish, Moldovan, Ukrainian and Romanian music, deeply rooted, highly virtuosic and intensely danceable with lots of soul and spirit. With the ability to play authentic and true to tradition, the musicians like to go new ways and make occasional trips to other genres and cultures. This makes the musical performances of the band an exciting and unique experience. In 2010 the band released the first CD “In The Beginning”. Their new Release, called “Bazar” will be released later in 2012.
REVIEWS:
“What was heard by the five full-blooded musicians on the small stage was simply terrific … The lightness of spirit and temperament … rightfully deserved the standing ovation at the end of the concert.” © BUXTEHUDE TAGEBLATT on 04/10/2011
“The first album of the Hamburg’s quintet begins brilliant with „Yikhes and Perenica "… … it sounds fresh and intoxicating. This can even increase. While hearing the following tracks one can see in the mind’s eye of the masses, dancing in extacy "© FOLKER MAGAZINE (Sept-Oct 2010)
“Overwhelming, true musicians” – “A great experience for all spectators, who could gain a good impression … what a feeling
of elation this music prepares … one of the best evenings of the year.” © NIENBURG NEWSPAPER on 16/11/2010
REFERENCES:
The band and its members have played for:
- Swedish Queen
- World Cup Women’s Footbal 2011: “City of Peace” together with Augsburg Philarmoniker
- Kiel Opera House Lounge
- Hamburg Kammerspiele
- Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow
- Sheshory Festival
- Festival of Jewish music and culture in Kaziemierz Dolny (PL)
- KlezMore Festival in Vienna
- Factory in Hamburg as a guest group Klezmatics (NYC)
- Ashkenaz Festival in Toronto (CAN)
- Klezkanada Montreal (CAN)
- Klezfest London, Kiev Klezfest
- Klezfest St. Petersburg (UK, UA, RUS)
- Festival Musica Viva Veruela (ES)
- Folk Festival, Ottawa (CAN)
- Nine Gates Praha (CZ)
- Yiddish Festival Moscow (RUS)
