A sophisticated sound with rhythmic precision and musical prowess. In the
hands of the Sirba Octet’s classically trained musicians (almost all of whom are members of the Orchestre de Paris), this klezmer and gypsy music flourishes, brightens and sparkles like a freshly cut diamond.

One of the most uplifting albums released in years. Tantz! is the most
accomplished of Sirba Octet’s works. […] A magnificent example of successful musical fusion. The whimsical nature of gypsy music and the precision of classical have never married so well. Surrender to its joyfulness where nostalgia is never far away.

Un contraste émotionnel typique de ces musiques, et un croisement entre savoir-faire de la musique classique et vitalité de la musique du monde, qui sont bien en phase avec les besoins de notre époque.

C’est d’abord un des disques les plus festifs entendus depuis des années. Avec Tantz !, les huit complices du Sirba Octet réussissent leur programme le plus abouti. [..] Magnifique exemple de synthèse réussie, fantaisie tzigane et rigueur classique ne se sont jamais aussi bien complétées. Laissez-vous gagner par cette joie d’où la nostalgie n’est jamais totalement absente.

The sophistication of classical meets the vivacity of world music. Emotionally contrasted, Tantz! is typical of its traditional roots but also perfectly in tune with our modern era.

Toute l’énergie tournoyante de ces danses populaires et du folklore yiddish, dont ils revisitent des thèmes emblématiques, exulte avec virtuosité, nimbée de l’élégance de la musique savante occidentale.

They have reinvented klezmer folk and classic gypsy music, turning moving
ballads into whirling dances […] Tantz! offers its audience a taste of the octet’s repertoire with its classical elegance, boundless energy and consummate lyricism.

As foretold by the Yiddish title and its exclamation mark, like a declaration of intent, Tantz! really gets your toes tapping […]. A first-class trip led by the
astonishing talent of every single musician.

The volleying cimbalom, the hiccupping klezmer clarinet, the giggling violins and the deep bumblebee drone of the double bass are performed as chamber music. A musical fantasia with an element of chaos that makes it hopelessly nostalgic of Eastern Europe.

These pieces of music possess an ephemeral quality – the dreamy weightlessness of the calm before the storm.

Le tour de force du Sirba Octet : unir sophistication des arrangements et liberté interprétative éblouissante

A tour de force for the Sirba Octet – sophisticated arrangements executed
with astonishing freedom of interpretation.

The exceptionally talented musicians who make up the Sirba Octet […] gave a
colourful performance. […] They take us on an expressive and informative
journey guiding us with clever musical tricks. Letting the instruments the lead their renditions are at times nostalgic and touching, at times comical. The audience goes away with an indescribable energy and vitality.