Bereshit

• Main performer: The Cracow Klezmer Band
• Booklet languages: English
• Time: 56:12
• Release Date: 2003

Review

Bereshit is another fabulous album of traditional-sounding klezmer music from Poland's Cracow Klezmer Band. Each member of the band is a virtuoso on his or her respective instrument (accordions, violin, double bass), and the extended length of several of the tracks really allows the bandmembers to demonstrate what dazzling soloists they are. The accordion and violin deserve special attention, displaying amazing melodic gifts and impeccable phrasing. The band is joined by vocalist Grazyna Auguscik for "Tsive Ha-Shamayyim," where she scat-sings along with the melody. There's certainly no shortage of klezmer and klezmer-inspired music out there, but the stunning virtuosity of the Cracow Klezmer Band makes them an excellent choice. ~ Sean Westergaard, Rovi

Performances

Composer	Title	Time
Jaroslav Bester	Ets Hayyim (The Tree of Life)	9:12
Jaroslav Bester	Tsive Ha-Shamayyim (The Colors of the Heavens)	5:20
Jaroslav Bester	Gil Gul (The Migration of Souls)	9:44
Jaroslav Bester	Dim'ot Yisrael (Israel's Tears)	5:42
Jaroslav Bester	Sippuro Shel Shed (A Devilish Tale)	3:07
Jaroslav Bester	Holef (Transience)	8:02
Jaroslav Bester	'Otsmat (The Might of the Elements)	9:13
Jaroslav Bester	Bereshit	5:52

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