This is klezmer music on the cutting edge of tradition performed by four celebrated virtuosi of the klezmer music scene. Michael Alpert is renowned for his soulful renderings in the Yiddish language. Music director Alan Bern is acclaimed for his prize-winning compositions. Clarinetist Kurt Bjorling is internationally recognized as one of the most inventive interpreters of Klezmer music. And Stuart Brotman provides multi-instrumental virtuosity. Brave Old World has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet throughout the U.S. and Canada, Europe and Israel. You don’t have to be Jewish to love this world-class band!