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For Immediate Release PleaseBELOW YOU WILL FIND INFO ABOUT THE CD AND THE SHOW.
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ABOUT THE CD
CLARINET VIRTUOSO 
DAVID KRAKAUER
ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HIS MOST
ADVENTUROUS CD TO DATE
"THE BIG PICTURE"
AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE FEBRUARY 18, 2014
[TO DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM PLEASE VISIT THE
NON-PUBLIC LINK AT THE BOTTOM]
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David Krakauer
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clarinet
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Jenny Scheinman
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violin
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Adam Rogers
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guitars
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Rob Burger
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keys, organ, accordion, vibes
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Greg Cohen
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double bass
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Jim Black
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drums, percussion
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Sheryl Bailey
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guitar
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Nicki Parrott
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double bass
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Keepalive
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sampler
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THE CD RELEASE COINCIDES WITH A MONTH-LONG ENGAGEMENT AT THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN. TO READ ABOUT THE MUSEUM'S RESIDENCY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN.
New York, January 9, 2014 - An artist of great renown, clarinetist and cultural visionary David Krakauer presents his new project, THE BIG PICTURE, paying
homage to both Krakauer's personal discovery of his cultural heritage
and, in the broader sense, to the journeys we all take to find meaning
and connection in our lives. The album was produced by Joseph Baldassare and recorded by Roy Hendrickson.
THE BIG PICTURE album
features Krakauer's sextet, a new constellation of musicians,
meticulously chosen to display their virtuosity and poetrywith these
stimulating new arrangements and interpretations of familiar movie
soundtracks by classic film music
composers - among them, Marvin Hamlisch, Wojciech Kilar, Vangelis,
Sergei Prokofiev, Ralph Burns, Jerry Bock, John Kander & Fred Ebb.
Movies include such diverse gems as Sophie's Choice, The Pianist,
Cabaret, Radio Days and Funny Girl.
Each
movie has a special Jewish connection - whether emphasizing the
director, actors, composer, or Jewish tradition, from topics of war and
persecution to sophisticated satire and farce. (Sophie's Choice, Life is
Beautiful, Lenny, The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof.)
"For
the music part," says Krakauer, "I've taken themes from iconic films
with Jewish content and re-imagined them with a band of world-class
musicians. The album has become more special than I'd ever imagined. It
brought me to a new emotional level, reminding me of the incredible
resiliency of my great-grandparents, arriving from Eastern Europe with
virtually nothing, and how they were able to overcome incredible poverty
and anti-Semitism to succeed. I've never been prouder to be Jewish. But
at the same time I think this project really speaks about how people
across the ages have found ways to survive in the face of adversity.
That's not just the Jewish experience. It's everyone's struggle."
Born
and raised in New York City, his early exposure to diverse cultural
influences provides a powerful towline for his music. Krakauer earned
his reputation as a Klezmer specialist, then showcased his formidable
talents in other musical arenas, such as classical music, electronica
and jazz. He has shared stages as a group member and soloist with a wide
array of artists, string quartets and classical aggregates - among
them, the Klezmatics, John Zorn, Fred Wesley, Itzhak Perlman, Osvaldo
Golijov, Eiko and Koma, Leonard Slatkin, Iva Bitova, Kronos, Tokyo, the
Emerson, the Orchestre de Lyon, the Orquestra Sinfonica de Madrid, the
Phoenix Symphony, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Dresdener Philharmonie and the Detroit Symphony.
TRACKS
WILLKOMMEN, Cabaret
LA BELLA E VITA, Life is Beautiful
SI TU VOIS MA MERE, Midnight in Paris
BODY AND SOUL, Radio Days
THE MARCH, Love and Death
MOVING TO THE GHETTO, The Pianist
THE FAMILY, Avalon
HONEYCOMB, Lenny
LOVE THEME, Sophie's Choice
KEEP IT GAY, The Producers
PEOPLE, Funny Girl
TRADITION, Fiddler On The Roof
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ABOUT THE SHOW
"THE BIG PICTURE"
A Cinematic Concert
Music Performed by
Krakauer
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THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN
PREMIERE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014
PERFORMANCES: WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 2 - 23, 2014
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PERFORMANCE LINE UP:
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David Krakauer
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clarinet
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Rob Schwimmer
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piano, keys, theremin
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Sara Caswell
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violin
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Mark Helias
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double bass
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Sheryl Bailey
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guitar
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John Hadfield
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drums, percussion
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David Krakauer showcases his new project, THE BIG PICTURE, a powerful new multi-media production at Edmond J. Safra Hall in the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust downtown, THE BIG PICTURE tells Krakauer's story in an artful marriage of music and the moving image.
This project may be Krakauer's most adventurous to date and will run for a period of four weeks - a first for the venue. To lend creative intrigue, New York graphics giants Light of Day and Cutting Room Films have
created original films for the production. Instead of using the visual
element as a creative starting point, Krakauer's music serves as the
catalytic agent. The visuals embrace Krakauerʼs adventurous and
individual spirit of self-discovery.
The
Museum itself serves as a compelling location for this residency. It
overlooks the New York Harbor, a reminder of the Jewish and non-Jewish
immigrants landing on Ellis Island bringing their hopes, stories and
vast cultural heritage to this new promised land. Krakauer, whose own
ancestors immigrated from Eastern Europe, became one of the most
important innovators in Klezmer music, contextualizing the ancestral
sounds of his heritage into a distinctive, personal voice.
"THE BIG PICTURE is
a special kind of project," says Krakauer. "It's a tour through Jewish
history, and an exploration of how the movies show us the universality
of our individual quests. I want this experience to serve as an
opportunity for all. I am privileged to be the tour guide for this incredible voyage."
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PERFORMANCE DATES
PREMIERE: WED, JAN. 29 AT 7.30PM
EXTENDED RUN:
SUN, FEB 2 AT 2 PM; WED, FEB. 5 AT 7.30 PM; SUN, FEB. 9 AT 2PM;
WED, FEB. 12 AT 7.30PM; SUN, FEB. 16 AT 2 PM; WED, FEB. 19 AT 7.30PM;
SUN, FEB. 23 AT 2PM.
TICKETS: $35 General, $30 Seniors/Students, $25 Members
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE, DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN
The Museumʼs exhibitions educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the rich tapestry of Jewish life over the past century-before, during, and after the Holocaust. Edmond J. Safra Hall, the 375-seat state-of-the-art theater offers unobstructed views with great acoustics from every seat in the house. http://www.mjhnyc.org/bigpicture/
ADDRESS
Edmond J. Safra Hall, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280, Ph: 646-437-4202
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Antje Hübner, Press
hubtone PR
212-932-1667
Max Horowitz, Radio Promotion
Crossover Media
212-465-2444
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