''Klezmer Shpil'' orchestra by Boris Portnoi (Israel) http://www.geocities.com/klezmer_shpil/ The ''Klezmer Shpil'' orchestra was founded in 1991 in Petrozavodsk (Russia). Between 1992 and 1995 the orchestra traveled intensely, appearing at numerous festivals and concerts in Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Norway.In 1993 the Klezmer Shpil's first solo CD was produced and marketed in Finland. The orchestra's second recording was produced in Sweden in 1995.In 1996 the orchestra re-located to Petach Tiqva, Israel where it soon became a well-recognized feature of the local klezmer scene. Today the ''Klezmer Shpil'' orchestra is known not only in Israel but also around the world. It boasts multiple appearances at concerts, events, and other Jewish music venues. The ''Klezmer Shpil'' orchestra promotes traditional Klezmer music, Yiddish folksongs and the songs of the Yiddish theater. It features a number of the world-renown vocalists, including Elena Yaralova (Yidish-Shpil Theatre, Israel), Chazzan Pavel Roytman (Temple Beth Israel, Chicago, USA) and the Rayfer Sisters (Israel). Boris Portnoi -Violin Yakov Zilberman-Clarinet Igor Okun -Trombone Sergei Narinsky -Double Bass Samuel Fanuk -Piano Oleg Sosnov -Drums klezmershpil@gmail.com