Kaufman Music Center: David Krakauer & Kathleen Tagg

About the Event

Experience the exquisite architecture of the magnificent Merkin Concert Hall in New York, where a transformative concert awaits to enrich your appreciation of chamber music. Renowned clarinetist David Krakauer, known for seamlessly bridging genres such as jazz, klezmer, and classical, will captivate you with his passionate and expressive performances. With his distinct sound and innovative approach, Krakauer has earned acclaim as one of the finest clarinetists worldwide. The program will feature a site‐specific composition called "Keepers of the Flame," composed by Krakauer and Tagg at the borders of Poland, Belarus, and Lithuania, alongside beloved klezmer favorites and a selection from Osvaldo Golijov's "Prayers of Isaac The Blind." This concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of students from Kaufman Music Center and Montclair State University's John J. Cali School of Music.