Gil Shaham

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WQXR Presents: Gil and Orli Shaham perform John Williams' 'Remembrances' in The Greene Space

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Violinist Gil Shaham and his sister, the pianist Orli Shaham, performed an evening of Jewish and Jewish-themed music live in The Greene Space earlier this year. 

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Violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Orli Shaham play from their new album Nigunim: Hebrew Melodies

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

On April 15, WQXR presented violinist Gil Shaham and his sister, the pianist Orli Shaham, performing an evening of Jewish and Jewish-themed music live in The Greene Space. The sold-out concert featured selections from Nigunim: Hebrew Melodies, their forthcoming new album which includes music by Ernest Bloch, John Williams and Avner Dorman.

Host Elliott Forrest asked Gil Shaham about the tradition of violin in Jewish music.

"There's something about the weeping violin, there's something about the soulful sound, the human voice that lends itself [to the music]," Shaham said. Also, he added, "My teacher...used to say, 'Many Jews played the violin because they could not afford to buy pianos.'" 

Not missing an opportunity to rib her brother, Orli Shaham clarified, "Because, of course, the piano is the better instrument."

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In Studio: Gil Shaham and Orli Shaham

Thursday, April 14, 2011

A new piece by Israeli-born composer Avner Dorman incorporates musical themes from Jewish traditions scattered across the globe. Grammy award winning violinist Gil Shaham and his acclaimed pianist sister Orli Shaham join us to preview sections of the composition.

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Shaham Plays de Sarasate

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Although Gil Shaham built his reputation on warhorses like the Tchaikovsky and Brahms Concertos, this week's Full Rotation Album of the Week showcases the violinist's more flamboyant side.

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