Klezz of ’19

• Composer: David Kweksilber
• Transcription: Anton Weeren
• Instrumentation: Fanfare Band
• Duration: Ca. 5,55 min.
• Difficulty: Grade 4

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to many historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration for Kweksilber’s own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of ’99 at the end of the ’90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Twenty years later, it was time for an anniversary piece: Klezz of ’19, which he premiered with his band “The Oisters” during the 2020 New Year’s concert at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind band and fanfare orchestra. David Kweksilber is happy to participate as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.

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