The album is didactically cleverly structured in increasing difficulty. Matejko manages to capture the style of klezmer very well. Of the individual numbers, the first piece "Night in Telaviv" is especially impressive, as are "Sad Teddy" and "Bazar in the old City". "Naw Ruz" is in 5/4 time and presents throughout melodically, rhythmically and tonally complicated structures;the complementary rhythms require attentive presence of the player. The piece - an original composition of the author - is delightful, characteristic and virtuosic; it makes high demands on the performers. I consider this album important and instructive,both for piano lessons as study material, and as performance pieces the miniatures are an enrichment. The album is highly recommended.
