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SUMMARY:Metropolitan Klezmer
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as “one of the finest American klezmer bands” by Son
 glines Magazine (UK)\, Metropolitan Klezmer performs an exhilarating range
  of musical treasure with astonishing agility and refreshing depth. Formed
  in 1994 by drummer/leader Eve Sicular\, this collaborative adventure of e
 xceptional New York musicians combines the best of downtown\, classical an
 d World Music scenes to create inspired neo-traditional interpretations an
 d compositions around a panoply of eclectic Yiddish repertoire: ethereal t
 rance\, rollicking dance\, imaginatively-arranged Yiddish swing and tango\
 , plus genre-expanding originals such as klezmer cumbia.\n\nMetropolitan K
 lezmer brings together stellar bandmates with stylistic backgrounds from L
 atin jazz to funk and folk\, Balkan to Zydeco to baroque\, and reggae to o
 pera to R&amp\;B – complete with panoramic instrumental array and multi-
 lingual vocals. The ensemble also explores such lesser-known gems as Sovie
 t Yiddish theater melodies and drinking songs\, gorgeous overlooked soundt
 rack tunes from vintage films set in Eastern Europe and the Lower East Sid
 e\, and unexpected musical angles which transform familiar favorites from 
 the inside out.\nTime Out New York extols the group: “Metropolitan Klezm
 er takes a scholarly approach to the genre’s history\, yet never skimps 
 on the exuberance at its core.”\n\nThe band’s recordings and special p
 rojects have received awards and support from The Sparkplug Foundation\, O
 utMusic\, The New York State Council on the Arts\, and New York City’s D
 epartment of Cultural Affairs\, among others.\n\nCosmik Debris’ rave exp
 lains the group’s wide appeal: “Metropolitan Klezmer is anything but s
 tereotypical\, and nothing but terrific.”\nTickets $30 advance\, $35 doo
 r\n\nALL SALES ARE FINAL\n\nDINNER RESERVATIONS REQUIRE 1 ENTREE PER PERSO
 N\n\nSHOW ONLY TICKETS ADMITTED 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME\n\nADVANCE SALE
  PRICE ENDS 1 HOUR BEFORE DOORS
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CATEGORIES:Main Stage
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