Shirim Klezmer Orchestra: Klezmer Party December 1, 2007

Shirim's "klezmer concert to end all klezmer concerts" mines the rich and soulful music of the Eastern European Jews. From the ecstatic traditional Jewish dances to the poignant wail of the Romanian laments, the witty recompositions of Brahms and Mahler to a hilarious klezmerization of the 'Psycho' movie theme, Shirim displays humor, virtuosity and undeniable soul. Klezmer music knows no boundaries in the hands of this virtuosic and passionate ensemble that hasn't forgotten its sense of humor. It hasn't forgotten its audience, either, and peppers its concert with the colorful history of klezmer music and its most famous practitioners.