Sound Salon presents: Joel Engel, Freilechs Dance, op. 21 for violin, cello, and piano

From Sound Salon’s Season 11 online concert “Klezmer Classics” Enjoy the full concert here:    • Klezmer Classics - Sound Salon Season 11 V...   Concert premiered Sunday December 10, 2023 Program Notes available here: http://soundsalonmusic.org/wp-content... This beautiful high-quality digital concert was made possible thanks to the generous backers of Sound Salon’s successful Kickstarter campaign! Freilechs Dance, Op. 21 Composer: Joel Engel (1868-1927) Violin: Steven Greenman Cello: Gretchen Yanover Piano: Byron Schenkman Joel Engel, widely known as the "father of modern Jewish music," played a key role in the early 20th century, alongside fellow members of the Society for Jewish Folk Music. Together, they established a Jewish repertory analogous to the other nationalist movements in European classical music at that time. DONATE: Donor support for Sound Salon’s virtual concerts has diminished over time. We need people like you to join with others and help us continue to make excellent music accessible to all! https://soundsalonmusic.org/donate/ Additional concerts in Sound Salon Season 11 Virtual Concert Series: “French Harpsichord Salon”    • French Harpsichord Salon - Sound Salon's S...   Premiered October 29, 2023 “Inspired by Bach”    • Inspired by Bach - Sound Salon Season 11 V...   Premiered March 10, 2024 Sound Salon (formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends) brings a diverse set of 21st-century perspectives to thoughtfully programed performances that welcome, engage and inspire. DISCOVER MORE at SoundSalonMusic.org #classicalmusic #klezmer #pianotrio #jewishcomposer #SocietyforJewishFolkMusic #soundsalonmusic