'The new album from the all-female Dutch klezmer group finds them inrare form, and taking a few chances. There are still plenty oftraditional klezmer styles, so you find a good handful of bulgars andhoras, but they're "twinned" with new compositions that, if they don'techo the originals, at least provide a contrast. The album's title is abit of a misnomer, since trumpet only features on "Broccoli Bulgar"(where it's played by composer Gijs Levelt)and "Moldovian Bulgars," while a cantor and clarinet player guests ontwo more cuts. In other words, it's still essentially a band effort.The playing throughout is staggeringly good, with special kudos to bassplayer Jet Stevens,but everywhere it's virtuoso quality, whether negotiating at speedthrough "Faith Hora" or bringing aching emotion to "Tish Nign." For anyfans of klezmer this is a must-have record, with its wide range, fromthe tradition through to modern pioneers like Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras to contemporary giants like Frank London. Simply fabulous.' (All Music Guide/Chris Nickson)
'There are plenty of Dutch klezmer groups these days (...), but the all-female five-piece Di Fidl-Kapelye are a standout. (...) There's a wonderful breadth to the material, from the frantic (performed with style and aplomb) to th the emotional. It's certainly a disc that requires several listenings to absorb all the subtleties and shadings, but it repays the time handsomely.' (Sing Out)
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