Grammy-nominated klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer takes the stage December 4^th and 5^thfor Portland Chamber Orchestra’s 2021-22 season opening concert, “Joyful Journey.” Each concert will be presented at a different location, representing a unique journey that spans cultures, places, and generations.

December 4^th, 7pm – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Daniel Freiberg – Northern Journey – Suite for Orchestra in Three movements 
(American Premiere)

Wlad Marhulets – Concerto for Klezmer Clarinet & Orchestra 
(Northwest Premiere)

December 5^th, 4pm – Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue

(String Quintet and Piano)

Lowis Gesensway – Suite on Jewish Themes for String Quintet

Earnest Bloch – Nigun

Robert Starer “Rikudim” (From “Kli Zemer”)

Abraham Ellstein – Hassidic Dance”

Traditional arr. D. Krakauer – Wedding Dance, 

Der Gasn Nign and Der Heyser Bulgar

Ticket information for this concert is available online at portlandchamberorchestra.org, email at concerts@portlandchamberorchestra.org or by phone at (503) 771-3250.