Epstein Brothers Orchestra
Encyclopedia
The Epstein Brothers Orchestra (also known as the Epstein Brothers) was a Jewish musical quartet from the United States
who mainly played Klezmer
music.
It consisted of the four New York
born brothers, Max Epstein (October 4, 1912–March 18, 2000), William “Willie“ Epstein (March 3, 1919–July 2, 1999), Julius “Julie“ Epstein (* 1926) and Isidore “Chi“ Epstein (December 28, 1913–November 9 1986).
In 1996 Max, William und Julius Epstein performed together in the documentary A Tickle in the Heart which told the story of the four brothers. Chi died in 1986.
Im 1998 the Epstein Brothers were awarded the NEA National Heritage Award by the National Endowment for the Arts
.
Since the death of William on 2 July 1999 and Max on 18 March 2000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
, Julius Epstein is the last survivor of the band. He lives with his wife Esther in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
United States
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who mainly played Klezmer
Klezmer
Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe. Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre originally consisted largely of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations...
music.
It consisted of the four New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
born brothers, Max Epstein (October 4, 1912–March 18, 2000), William “Willie“ Epstein (March 3, 1919–July 2, 1999), Julius “Julie“ Epstein (* 1926) and Isidore “Chi“ Epstein (December 28, 1913–November 9 1986).
In 1996 Max, William und Julius Epstein performed together in the documentary A Tickle in the Heart which told the story of the four brothers. Chi died in 1986.
Im 1998 the Epstein Brothers were awarded the NEA National Heritage Award by the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent agency of the United States federal government that offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence. It was created by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. Its current...
.
Since the death of William on 2 July 1999 and Max on 18 March 2000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Julius Epstein is the last survivor of the band. He lives with his wife Esther in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
External links
- Epstein Brothers at the NEANational Endowment for the ArtsThe National Endowment for the Arts is an independent agency of the United States federal government that offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence. It was created by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. Its current...