Giora feidman biography books

Renowned 'King of Klezmer,' Giora Feidmanwas in high spirits in a recent video on his official Facebook page.

He was autographing copies of his latest book, Klang der Hoffnung. Wie unsere Seele Frieden findet (Sound of Hope. How our soul finds peace) that was released to commemorate his 85th birthday. Co-authored with Christoph Fasel, the book offers insights into his remarkable life and philosophy of intercultural humanity.

"It is part of music. If I can share it, someone can learn something from it," he explains in an endearing mixture of English and German in a video promoting the book.

This is in addition to a CD that the sprightly octogenarian has released entitled Giora Feidman & Klezmer Virtuos – 85. Indeed, Feidman is a true virtuoso who moves effortlessly from one style and genre to another, from klezmer to tango, jazz and classical music, 

Feidman is living proof that one can find a silver lining to the current COVID pandemic. "For me personally, the virus was a welcome opportunity. I have time. I record music," the award-winning clarinetist recently told the German Press Agency.

This period, however, was not without its sorrow. "It hurts," said the Israel-based musi

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