Feidman

Feidman refers to Giora Feidman, an Argentine-born Israeli clarinetist and composer who is widely regarded as a leading figure in klezmer music. Born in 1936, Feidman built his early career in Argentina before settling in Israel, where he developed a distinctive style that blends traditional klezmer tunes with Latin American rhythms and improvisation rooted in jazz.

Feidman is best known for reviving and popularizing klezmer in modern world music contexts. His performances often fuse Jewish liturgical melodies and Yiddish songs with Latin, tango, and folk influences, yielding a wide and accessible repertoire. He has performed with a range of ensembles and orchestras around the world and has released numerous recordings that emphasize expressive tone, virtuosic technique, and cross-cultural collaboration.

His work has contributed to bridging Jewish musical traditions with mainstream and regional genres, helping to bring klezmer to new audiences while inspiring a generation of clarinetists in both Jewish and non-Jewish settings. Feidman is also active in education, giving master classes and workshops that explore klezmer phrasing, ornamentation, and improvisation within broader world music contexts.

Feidman’s career reflects a long-standing commitment to intercultural dialogue through music, maintaining a presence in concert halls and festival stages worldwide. His influence is noted in the continued visibility of klezmer-inspired performance among contemporary musicians and in the ongoing interest in eclectic, genre-spanning approaches to the clarinet.