Hear jazz, klezmer, and global beats as Oran Etkin weaves melodies and rhythms into a gumbo of goodness. Sing, dance, and discover Etkin's friend Clara Net (his clarinet!) can talk musically with various traditional instruments, creating exciting music that transcends borders. Enjoy catchy twists on Hanukkah tunes along with selections from Wake Up Clarinet!, Finding Friends Far From Home, and Open Arms Project in a musical world party.

About the performer:

Oran Etkin has been described as "Ebullient" by the New York Times and voted #1 Rising Star Clarinetist by DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll. His music can be heard regularly on major concert stages around the world and on several albums including a Grammy Award Winning compilation. His 2019 family album, Finding Friends Far From Home, and his recent 2024 release Open Arms Project, Etkin connects and records in Zimbabwe, China, Czech Republic, Turkey, Brazil, and Japan in collaboration with traditional musicians in each country. Etkin's work is grounded in the belief that the true power of music lies not just in the individual's pursuit of technical mastery but in the joyful and soulful creation of community.

For nearly a decade, Etkin’s Timbalooloo program has created a paradigm shift in music education, instilling the idea of music as communication and dialogue by making instruments come alive and talk with each other. This innovative approach has attracted the attention of thousands of parents, including Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber, Harvey Keitel, Martha Stewart, Ken Burns and Edie Falco, all of whom enrolled their children or grand-children in Etkin’s Timbalooloo program.

Ages 3 and up

Location: Scheuer Auditorium

Tickets: $18 Adult; $14 Jewish Museum Family members
Free for children 18 and under
Includes Museum Admission

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