Composing

From the start of his music career, Gregor Schaefer has been composing and arranging for the groups he has been playing with. As a freelancer he also composes for other groups and special projects.

His compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded by:

• Klezmer and Yiddish Song: Shtetl Band Amsterdam, Christian Dawid, Steven Greenman, Georg Brinkmann, Sanne Möricke, Vanessa Vromans, Sher on a Shier, Di Fidl Kapelye, Mazzeltov (NL), Vasage Trio.
• World Music: Csókolom, Soluna.
• World-Classical Crossover: Boudewijn Zwart (carillon), Marien van Staalen Cello Quartet.
• Jazz: Paul Stark Trio, Simon Rigter Quartet, Sanna van Vliet Quartet, Jacco Griekspoor Quartet.
• Gipsy Jazz / Jazz Manouche / Hot Club Swing: Tolga Emilio During, Centre Ville.

Book with klezmer compositions

Over the years, Gregor has written quite a few neo-trad klezmer tunes. These have been collected and published in the book 'Village Dance', 15 klezmer compositions.

Some videos showcasing Gregor's compositions

The Anne Frank Tree, performed by Shtetl Band Amsterdam with Christian Dawid in 2014.


 

A Freylakhe Pastukhl, performed by Shtetl Band Amsterdam with Christian Dawid in 2011.


 

Klezmer suite (Vos Shpilste? / Di Klive Smisanke / Dreylechs), performed by Shtetl Band Amsterdam in 2009.