Odessa Bulgar is traditional klezmer dance music. The Bulgar style is common in Moldova and stands for lively, fast dance music. This form also became very popular in the USA. It has similarities with the Romanian klezmer dance styles. This arrangement is a variation/fantasy on two version previously by Matityahu and Sayers. This  arrangement was specially created for clarinetist Ruud Somers and the Zomerorkest Nederland 2024 tour.

Preview (pdf)

• Odessa Bulgar – Windband – Demo Score

Beluister sample (mp3)

Live recording Zomerorkest Nederland 2024 with soloist Ruud Somers, clarinet