This solo for clarinet with piano accompaniment features two contrasting traditional klezmer tunes. Originally played at weddings, Mazl Tov Shver Un Shviger (Congratulations to the In-laws) is a medium tempo dance with several evocative sections. Koyln (Coal) is quick and lively. Mike Curtis has arranged these to reflect the clarinet styles of Naftule Brandwine and Dave Tarras. |