One of a group of Russian-born composers which is now being recognized as the New Jewish School, Joachim Stutschewsky (1891-1982) is featured on this new release. Stutschewsky’s Jewish heritage comes through in his compositions with his usage of Mediterranean sounds and klezmer influences. Cellist Aron Zelkowicz, pianist Luz Manriquez, violinist Jennifer Orchard, and clarinetist Marissa Byers perform this music with expert technique and sensitivity.