The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer "Nutcracker"

Ellen Kushner (Composer), Michael McLaughlin (Artist), David Harris (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Ellen Kushner
• Audio CD (October 1, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B00006K0CA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,757 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #49 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Hanukkah

Track Listings

1. Introduction. "Golden Dreydl Overture" - Ellen Kushner

2. It was the holiday season... "Kleznut"; "Golden Dreydl Overture (repris

3. All of a sudden, the door blew open... "Tante Miriam's Dance"

4. In the middle of the chaos... "Spinning Dreydl (part 1)"

5. Now the whole room was looking... "Spinning Dreydl (part 2); "Kleznut (

6. Sara couldn't sleep... "Kozotsky 'Til You Dropsky"

7. Off in the distance... "Dance of the Latkes Queen"

8. Come back!... "Kozotsky (reprise)"; "Belkis' Dance"

9. It seemed like hours... "March of the Macabees"

10. You poor child... "Araber Tants"

11. She was picturing it all so clearly... "Tants Chinese"

12. The road seemed to spin by

13. It was funny, though... "Quiz Music"

14. We want the Golden Dreydl!... "Dance of the Dreydls"; "Dissapearing Dem

15. Oof!... "Tante Miriam Dance (reprise)"; "Spinning Dreydl (reprise)"

16. As the dreydl danced

17. When Sara woke up... "Waltz of ruggellah"

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story for the ears and the heart!, December 17, 2002

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This review is from: The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer "Nutcracker" (Audio CD)

I had the good fortune to attend a live performance of the Golden Dredyl with my twelve year-old nephew. What a wonderful show. Not only was the music excellent, but the story, told by Ellen Kushner, was enchanting. I think it's about time someone brought the rich tapestry of Jewish myth and tradition to the ears of contemporary children. Plus, there was enough of a 'presence' to endear the entire event to adults.

I cannot recommend this more... not only as a Hanukkah gift for children to listen to, but also as a special present that deserves to be played any time of year.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer "Nutcracker", January 25, 2012

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This review is from: The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer "Nutcracker" (Audio CD)

The Golden Dreydl is a fun adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. The narrated story is delightful. I also purchased the "companion" recording ( Klezmer Nutcracker also by the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra )that is music only. The music is enjoyable by itself without the narration.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing Story, Zany Music!, December 4, 2010

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ralph degn (Providence, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golden Dreydl: A Klezmer "Nutcracker" (Audio CD)

As fascinating as Ellen Kushner's story is, its the hilarious music of the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra that captivates me. Each witty parody from the Nutcracker Suite is a laugh riot! If you are a musician with a sense of humor, these side-splitting arrangements of Tchaikovsky are a barrel of laughs!