Johannes Paul Gräßer and Szilvia Csaranko have been investigating the different genres of Klezmer in  for years.

Inspired by the sound of traditional Yiddish music, they connect most to the sound of classical music. The two are inspired by the music of Joseph Solinskis, specifically the 1911 recording "Rumeynische Fantasien" which for the first time interpreted traditional melodies with the supposed classical musician. Together, the music of these two musicians retain a high degree of musical intensity through out their chamber music-like performances.

Johannes also plays in the Modern Klezmer Quartet and with Sher on a Shier.  Szilvia plays with A Glezele Vayn -- the connection between Klezmer, Balkan and Alpine-folk. The two musicians played together for the first time at the Yiddish Summer Weimar 2008.
photo: Pierre Kamin

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