Artist Biog - Emma Stiman
Following her work with the Queen Esther Klezmer Trio (Germany/Latvia/England) and Duo Wajlu (Germany/England) Emma has gained recognition on the international Jewish music scene, through combining traditional and her own original compositions. Emma is classically trained as an orchestral player. It was her Jewish roots that inspired her to specialise in this field of music.
Past engagements as a performer, workshop coach and dance musician include: Klezfest London, Klezmer Paris, Klezmore Vienna, Jewish music festivals in Hamburg, Bonn, Brussels, Jewish community projects in Lithuania, Yiddish Summer Weimar, The Spitz, Union Chapel, Victoria & Albert Museum.
Past engagements as a performer, workshop coach and dance musician include: Klezfest London, Klezmer Paris, Klezmore Vienna, Jewish music festivals in Hamburg, Bonn, Brussels, Jewish community projects in Lithuania, Yiddish Summer Weimar, The Spitz, Union Chapel, Victoria & Albert Museum.
Artist Biog - John Sikorski
John has been involved in international music & dance traditions for over 20 years. Beginning as an accordionist at ceilidh dances on Skye, he has since diversified musically, now focusing on Klezmer & Eastern European styles on piano accordion.
He has been awarded several Creative Scotland grants in respect of his talents and passion for folk dance traditions, having studied with gypsy communities in Transylvania, and completed professional clowning/circus training at Greentop Circus in Sheffield. His music has led to countless performances throughout the UK, Eastern Europe, North America and the Middle East. His eclectic musical walkabout acts are in demand at events, parties, receptions and festivals.
Alongside Klezmatize, John's latest project is conquering the mighty Sousaphone!
He has been awarded several Creative Scotland grants in respect of his talents and passion for folk dance traditions, having studied with gypsy communities in Transylvania, and completed professional clowning/circus training at Greentop Circus in Sheffield. His music has led to countless performances throughout the UK, Eastern Europe, North America and the Middle East. His eclectic musical walkabout acts are in demand at events, parties, receptions and festivals.
Alongside Klezmatize, John's latest project is conquering the mighty Sousaphone!