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Content Introduction: Classical musicians boasting exceptional performance skills brilliantly perform Klezmer, Tango, and Gypsy Swing! Four members of the highly acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra?Concettina del Vecchio (piano/accordion/violin), Thomas Verity (clarinet), Marcel Becker (double bass), and Rob Shepri (guitar/violin/vocals)?have formed a band to perform popular genres of world music, including Klezmer, Gypsy Swing, and Tango. In addition to traditional Klezmer tunes, the album features a diverse range of popular music incorporating different cultures, including works by Django Reinhardt, Carlos Gard?re, Astor Piazzolla, and even famous jazz standards. The real appeal of this album lies in how these classical musicians have reconstructed this variety of popular music with their exceptional performance skills. The unique sound generated from their expressive ensemble can be considered a groundbreaking new direction that looks towards the future of world music. (Includes Japanese liner notes/obi strip; media reviews, etc.) Klezmarish is a group formed by four musicians: Concettina del Vecchio, a female musician from L'Aquila in central Italy who plays piano, accordion, and violin; Tomas Verity, a clarinetist; Marcel Becker, who plays double bass; and Rob Chevre, who plays guitar, violin, and vocals. While their group name means "in the style of Klezmer," all four are actually members of the prestigious Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the UK, where they usually perform as staunch classical musicians. This album sees them stepping out of their large orchestras and embracing various musical genres head-on, as if freely traveling the world. They brilliantly perform Klezmer, Tango, and Gypsy Swing! (C)RS
