FUZE! Concert with David Krakauer

Thursday, April 22, 2010
6:30 pm

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Internationally acclaimed clarinetist David Krakauer redefines the notion of a concert artist. Known for his mastery of myriad styles including classical chamber music, Eastern European Jewish klezmer music and avant-garde improvisation, Krakauer lies way beyond "cross-over." He is in demand worldwide as a guest soloist with the finest ensembles. Recent collaborations have included the Tokyo String Quartet, the Kronos Quartet and the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra.

As one of the foremost musicians of the vital new wave of klezmer, David Krakauer tours the globe with his celebrated Klezmer Madness! Ensemble. While firmly rooted in traditional klezmer folk tunes, the band "hurls the tradition of klezmer music into the rock era" (Jon Pareles, The New York Times). With Klezmer Madness!, Krakauer has forged alliances among his genre of world music and jazz, rock, funk and hip-hop. It simultaneously shouts out to those who remember "yesterday's" klezmer and to the hard dance clubbers and world music enthusiasts of today.

Tickets are $25 for TMA and AAM members, $30 for non-members and $15 for students with valid ID (plus convenience fee). Tickets will be available on the day of the show for an additional $5. Free hors d’ouevres and cash bar will be available following the concert. Purchase tickets above or call 330.376.9186 x268.

Hear David Krakauer's music on his MySpace page.

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The 2010 FUZE! Concert Series is made possible by sponsorship from the Ohio Arts Council, The Mirapaul Foundation, an anonymous donor, Carol Boyd bequest, Mrs. Stuart Willen and Laura Lee Garfinkel.