Summary
Elie Rosenblatt is a klezmer violinist known for his interpretation and recreation of early nineteenth century klezmer violin style.[1] Hailing from Canada, he immigrated to Israel where he is involved in klezmer performances with the Jerusalem Klezmer Association. He has performed and taught internationally, and had participated at the annual Klezkanada program from its inception. In 2001, Rosenblatt released his first CD with tsimbl player Pete Rushefsky entitled Tsimbl un Fidl: Klezmer Music for Hammered Dulcimer & Violin.[2] The album was hailed as a work of "impeccable scholarship with virtuoso performances"[3] and considered "essential in any klezmer collection".[4]
Rosenblatt is a brother of renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Jason Rosenblatt.
References edit
- ^ George Robinson, "Sounds of the Jewish New Year", November 23, 2001
- ^ "Jewish Music is World Music". North Adams Transcript, via Newspaper Archives. December 13, 2001 - Page 31
- ^ Rogovoy, Seth. Tsimbl Un Fidl: Klezmer Music For Hammered Dulcimer & Violin (Elie Rosenblatt and Pete Rushefsky) (sound recording review) Sing Out! March 22, 2002
- ^ Rainlore's World of Music. "Review of Tsimbl un Fidl: Klezmer Music for Hammered Dulcimer and Violin". Archived from the original on 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
External links edit
- Jerusalem Klezmer Association
- Dumneazu Blog article with clip of Elie Rosenblatt and Pete Rushefsky