Prayer Helmut Eisel

• 1 Raphaelas Freilach 04:04
• 2 From Jewish Life: Prayer 04:03
• 3 Swing 42 03:27
• 4 Tango Pino 03:41
• 5 Micha 02:48
• 6 Klezmer Im Elfenpalast 05:04
• 7 Odessa Bulgar 04:15
• 8 A Swinging Freilach 02:53
• 9 My Yiddische Mamme 04:27
• 10 Sammy's Freilach 03:18
• 11 Two Sides of Jerusalem 06:36
• 12 Petite Fleur 03:49
• 13 Talk with a Fairy 03:17
• 14 Michas Freilach 03:16
• Total Runtime 54:58

Info for Prayer

Klezmer as an element uniting styles, people and cultures is the trademark of this recording. My two duo formations could hardly be more different: on the one hand Birke Falkenroth as a great classical harpist, who only became increasingly enthusiastic about klezmer through our collaboration and who, with her rare instrument, represents a speciality in klezmer music. On the other hand, there is Sebastian Voltz on the grand piano, bursting with the joy of playing and improvising in "Swinging Klezmer". For me, it is always different with both duo partners - and always a great pleasure to create music together and in dialogue. We wanted to convey this delightful contrast with this album.

"Prayer" captivates with its beauty, grace and lust for life.

Helmut Eisel, clarinet
Birke Falkenroth, harp
Sebastian Voltz, piano

Helmut Eisel
is considered one of the most versatile and interesting klezmer clarinetists in Europe today.

From the roots of traditional brass music, jazz, klezmer, and classical music, he has developed his own unique, distinctive style. Communication between the musicians, but also with the audience, is always a top priority.

If that doesn't put you in a good mood and delight the audience with top-notch entertainment! Once again, Helmut Eisel cheerfully mediates between styles and cultures with his "Talking Clarinet." He tells his audience stories through his music – joyful, melancholic, irresistibly seductive. And all of this at the highest musical level!

"I don't make music. The music is already there, in every moment. First, I hear it within myself, then I transfer it to my clarinet to share it with my listeners. It arises in the here and now, in the lively encounter with another person. Music is language and yet says much more than any words." Helmut Eisel

The idea of ​​telling stories, scolding, comforting, laughing, and crying with the clarinet has fascinated Helmut Eisel since childhood. When he learned the basics of playing the clarinet from his grandfather, he discovered the diverse expressive possibilities of this instrument. His encounter with Giora Feidman in 1989 was formative. From him, Helmut Eisel learned about klezmer music and its deep spiritual meaning. It became the inspiration for numerous of his own pieces and improvisations – Helmut Eisel's talking clarinet was born. Just like Feidman, Helmut Eisel uses his clarinet like a human voice, establishing intense communication with the audience. Through his improvisations, spontaneous dialogues even arise in his concerts – with fellow musicians and, occasionally, even with the audience.

Booklet for Prayer