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FROM CARNEGIE HALL TO LOWER MANHATTAN
DAVID KRAKAUER
BRINGS HIS CLARINET MASTERY TO
THE STONE
September 24 - 29, 2013
New York, July 18, 2013 -
A major artist of great renown, clarinetist David Krakauer showcases
his virtuosity in an intimate setting. He brings his unique sound to a
week-long residency at The Stone, John Zornʼs downtown hot spot in lower
Mahattan.
As
well as being a significant voice in the classical world, Krakauer is
considered to be one of the most important innovators in Jewish klezmer
music; contextualizing the ancestral sounds of his Eastern European
roots for the 21st century. All of these cultural influences provide a
powerful towline for his music, enabling him to embrace stylistically
diverse and compelling projects, encompassing classical music, modern
klezmer and jazz. These projects include:
- KRAKAUER'S ACOUSTIC KLEZMER QUARTET
- KRAKAUER PLAYS ZORN
- ANCESTRAL GROOVE
- DUO AND TRIO IMPROVISATIONS
- KRAKAUER WITH STRINGS
- KRAKAUER -TAGG DUO
Before
leaving for his European tour in November, the clarinet virtuoso is
proud to participate in the festivities surrounding John Zorn's 60th
birthday celebration.
David Krakauer is entering a new phase in his career. His latest work, THE BIG PICTURE,
may be his most adventurous to date. Joined by an all-star cast, he
offers touching new arrangements and interpretations of familiar movie
soundtracks - composed by the likes of John Williams, Marvin Hamlisch,
Randy Newman, Wojciech Kilar and Vangelis. Having previously contributed
to films by directors Ang Lee and Sally Potter, Krakauer now recasts
and repurposes familiar melodies in a modernist setting. It speaks
volumes about his musical point of view. Look for this new project in early 2014. To learn more about THE BIG PICTURE go HERE.
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Tuesday, September 24th at 8 pm & 10 pm
KRAKAUER'S ACOUSTIC KLEZMER QUARTET
Unplugged versions of Krakauer's klezmer repertoire ranging from his own quirky originals to traditional tunes.
David Krakauer (clarinets) Will Holshouser (accordion) Jerome Harris (bass) Michael Sarin (percussion)
Admission: $10
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Wednesday, September 25that 8 pm & 10 pm
KRAKAUER PLAYS ZORN
Krakauer's arrangements of pieces specially selected for David Krakauer by John Zorn from the third Book of Angels.
David Krakauer (clarinet) Sheryl Bailey (guitar) Jerome Harris (electric bass, vocals) Michael Sarin (drums) Keepalive (sampler)
Admission: $10
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Thursday, September 26th at 8 pm & 10 pm
ANCESTRAL GROOVE
Loops, grooves and ecstatic improvisation celebrate the earthy side of Krakauer's ancestry.
David Krakauer (clarinet) Sheryl Bailey (guitar) Jerome Harris (electric bass, vocals) Michael Sarin (drums) Keepalive (sampler)
Admission: $10
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Friday, September 27th at 8 pm & 10 pm
KRAKAUER -TAGG DUO
Krakauer
joins up with the South African pianist, arranger and musical explorer
Kathleen Tagg in an evening of classical music, new composition and
electronica.
David Krakauer (clarinets) Kathleen Tagg (piano, electronics) with special guest Will Holshouser (accordion)
Admission: $20
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Saturday, September 28th at 8 pm & 10 pm
DUO AND TRIO IMPROVISATIONS
Krakauer is joined by former Kronos cellist Jeff Zeigler, new music soprano extraordinaire Helga Davis and violinist/electronics wizard Todd Reynolds for an evening of new composition and improvisation.
Admission: $20
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Sunday, September 29th at 8 pm & 10 pm
KRAKAUER WITH STRINGS
Krakauer
has assembled an all-star string quartet to play Osvaldo Golijov's
monumental "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind" (performed in both
sets) plus arrangements and improvisations.
David Krakauer (clarinet, bass clarinet) Neal Dufallo and Abigale Reisman (violins) Margaret Dyer (viola) Jeff Zeigler (cello)
Admission: $20
THE STONE
E 2nd St & Ave C
New York, NY 10009
Click HERE for September schedule.
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PRESS CONTACT
Antje Hübner
New York
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