Michael Grade narrates the story of klezmer, from its origins in Jewish folk music performed at weddings and Bar Mitzvahs to a musical sensation enjoyed by millions worldwide.
Michael Grade narrates the story of klezmer, the 'original party music'. From its origins in Jewish folk music performed at weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, klezmer has now gone global, played from Amsterdam to Australia to audiences who find its spirit and energy hard to resist. Timeshift explores the sounds, influences and shifting fortunes of this infectious music and shows that beneath its joyful strains lies an emotional appeal that you don't need to be Jewish to respond to.
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Lionel Bart
Duration: 01:34
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Leaving klezmer behind
Duration: 02:01
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Klezmer wedding
Duration: 03:10
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The sound of klezmer
Duration: 02:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lord Grade |
| Producer | Merryn Threadgould |
| Director | Merryn Threadgould |
| Series Producer | William Naylor |