Program
MOZART
Concerto in A major for Clarinet & Orchestra
David KRAKAUER/Kathleen TAGG
The Fretless Clarinet: Concerto for Klezmer Clarinet and Orchestra
David KRAKAUER
Synagogue Wail for Solo Clarinet
David KRAKAUER
Der Heyser Bulgar
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 7 in A major
Artists, programs, and dates are subject to change.
A rich and ancient tradition, klezmer has endured thanks to its deep humanity of expression and easy absorption of contemporary influences. The melding of classical and klezmer music has been going on for hundreds of years, with harmonies, melodies and performers moving freely from genre to genre.
American clarinetist and composer David Krakauer moves brilliantly between the worlds of classical and klezmer, making his debut appearance with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in a program honoring both. Conductor Anna Handler, newly appointed assistant conductor at the Boston Symphony, also joins for her first time appearing with the PSO.
