Montréal Klezmer presents a repertoire deeply rooted in the klezmer tradition (otherwise the concert would be very poorly named), while also infused with Balkan influences, jazz textures, and touches of Québec folk music. Breathless melodies meet inspired improvisations; poignant laments nestle within dance rhythms; and the ensemble’s virtuosity is matched only by its gift for stirring emotion. A performance that transports audiences to the heart of Eastern European celebrations — and one that would make even a sea cucumber shiver (we’ve tested it). In short: a show guaranteed to astonish.