A new version of is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. Colorado ballets the nutcracker arabian dance rehearsal. Yankele lesprit du klezmer, 2001 capsule, 15 apr 2002. To do nutcracker this time of year is a nobrainer, said bso education. But now there is a new holiday tradition for the rest of us and, in fact, for all of us. Madison klezmer standouts yid vicious perform their original number the seventh schlemiel live at mother fools coffeehouse on january 22, 2016. Listen to music from shirim like tants chinese and gnossienne 1 by e. Yid vicious is committed to keeping traditional klezmer music and dance alive, and collaborates frequently with internationally renowned klezmer dance.
But when mysterious tante miriam arrives with the gift of a golden dreydl, everything changes. Klezmer is yiddish folk music, music for dancing and celebrating, and yid vicious has been spreading its infectious, original blend of freylekh fun throughout the. Watch the nutcracker battle the mouse king, meet the sugar plum fairy and journey to the land of sweets, where wonder and excitement await. Madisons yid vicious celebrates 20 years of existence at an anniversary show at mother fools coffeehouse on jan. The balanchine nutcracker, made in 1954 for new york city ballet and danced each year by the company, has its imperfections. Madison klezmer standouts yid vicious perform their original number the seventh schlemiel live at mother fools coffeehouse on january. I purchased this recording along with the one by the same group with a narrated story added. Amaze at the plant hypnotist, yid vicious 5 th and newest cd, is the first recorded output. Klezmer band yid vicious rocks it at the 2010 willy street fair in madison, wi. The nutcrackers sets and costumes were about 30 years old, requiring extensive refurbishments each season. Madisonbased klezmer mavens yid vicious spent a week taking their music to the citys streets, bike paths, and bus stops, to the surprise, delight.
Dance me to the end of love klezmer conservatory band cass. Like most people, she enjoys giving and receiving gifts and christmas caroling. But yid vicious is next, right after kool and the gang. Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters, and the enchanting dance of the sugarplum fairy, set to the music of tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra. Yid vicious the seventh schlemiel npr tiny desk contest. Im happy to report that all went well, and that a klezmer nutcracker continues to be heard far and wide. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from shirim.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The nutcracker ballet was actually based upon an adaptation of hoffmanns original story written by french author alexandre dumas. That, and the fact that it features my homies, the worlds best klezmer band, shirim klezmer orchestra, makes this the perfect chanukah treat. Follow clara on a magical christmas adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Klezmer version of nutcracker available arranger for hire. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly.
The nutcracker and its many mysteries the new york times. Li chiaopings knotcracker knocks sox off faux pas photo by john maniaci. One of the great joys of the holiday season, american ballet theatre returns with its critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker. Yid vicious klezmer ensemble presents the 2019 edition of our overtures kids in the rotunda concerts this saturday december 14, 2019. A klezmer nutcrackerby far the most engaging work of the entire program, twisted three movements of tchaikovskys nutcracker into a nod to the jewish musical traditions in a sort of fiddler on the roof meets santa claus minor key slipping in where the major key would naturally fit, and a very sweet solo violin by. Back in 2011, the new york pops commissioned me to arrange klezmer versions of three selections from tchaikovskys beloved nutcracker suite for their holiday concerts at carnegie hall. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. Travel with curious clara and her handsome prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. Listen to it whenever mere klezmer will do, and only classical klezmer will do. Nov 21, 2017 10 ways to tell if your nutcracker is traditional. You guys are wonderful you truly made my nieces wedding reception a memory that will last. Except kool and the gang, when they had that hit single about celebrating good times, come on.
Klezmer for moppets is the watchword as yid vicious plays hanukkah music. Their music has been used on woody allens soundtrack for d. Nov 22, 2015 the nutcracker and its many mysteries. Shirim would continue to play traditional klezmer including the very traditional klezmer nutcracker. Press the musicalnote button on each page to hear tchaikovskys music.
The music is delightful to listen to by itself and is a fun adaptation of tchaikovskys nutcracker into the klezmer style. Freedman sound archives at penn libraries temporarily unavailable track comment. Who will be overseeing and designing the production. Car free klezmer 2008 documentary short by brian standing follows yid vicious as they entertain bus, bike, and carshare commuters during madisons 2008 car free challenge. Yid vicious, kickass klezmer band yid vicious was formed in 1995 in madison, wisconsin, in order to ameliorate the woeful dearth of klezmer in americas otherwise pleasant heartland. Dec 09, 2005 i hate the nutcracker commentator tanya barrientos is no scrooge. A klezmer nutcracker was commissioned by the new york pops, and was premiered by them, conducted by steven reineke, music director, december 16, 2011 at carnegie hall new york, ny.
Shirims klezmer nutcrackerwill make klezmer afficiandos plotz explode with joy and tchaikovsky fans drop their jaws with wonder. His original story, called the nutcracker and the mouse king, was a bit darker and scarier than the story told in the modern ballet. Mar 02, 2009 sara is miserable at the family chanukah party. Check out klezmer nutcracker by shirim on amazon music. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Buy this book this second title in the story orchestra series adapts. Yid vicious, kickass klezmer band university of dubuque. Now you may be saying, but isnt this traditionally the time for tchaikovskys nutcracker. Jul 03, 2018 colorado ballets the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes rehearsal part 2 by colorado ballet. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Its never too early for children to learn to shake their hips with chutzpah.
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