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Hailed by Billboard Magazine, National Public Radio, and the LA Times.
"Leaves Tchaikofsky fans rolling on the floor with laughter!"
This is the seminal klezmer/classical crossover album which features Tchaikovskyís Nutcracker Suite and other klezmerized classics by the likes of Gustav Mahler, Johannes Brahms, Eunesco and Erik Satie. Combining the zany wit of Spike Jones with the class and craft of Duke Ellington, Shirim recasts the Nutcracker as a Hannukah classic conjuring images of a dancing Potato Latkes Queen and marching Macabees. Emphasizing the Eastern European elements of the score with witty intelligence and playful irreverence, Shirim redefines the modern melting pot of "world music." These witty and intelligent arrangements catch the folky essence of these pieces and will change the way you hear them forever.
Audio Samples:Trepak , Tantz Chinese
