Alexander performed for our wedding last summer.  Not only was he an extremely talented musician, but he carried with him an air of dignity and professionalism that far surpassed our expectations.  Within weeks of our request, he had learned an entirely new piece, which he played to perfection for the bridal entrance.  His timing was precise, his rhythm flowed, and he had what most musicians lack: a pure spirit, a frenzied emotional element that is only found in true artists. 

Annie and Terry Calkins
married July 25th, 2010


Alexander has performed for our guests in our home to rave reviews.  He plays with style and soul, and transforms our humble piano into a concert instrument, sizzling and alive with excellence and passion.  When he plays his own favorite pieces, it is a joy to watch and listen to him … his fingers fly as his music soars and hold his audience captive.  

We feel privileged when he entertains us… it is as if we are at our own private concert.

Lian Tan, Eagle River


I attended a large memorial service and related celebration of life for a dear friend; Alexander provided the piano accompaniment at both functions.  I cannot adequately describe how wondrous it was to look up at the mountains through the spruce and birch trees while listening to Alexander’s magnificent musical tribute to our friend...

Sheila Lankford, Anchorage



CD "FREYLAKHS FOR TWO"


"Beautiful pieces, beautifully played.  A very harmonious interweaving of the piano and the flute in one majestic duo! I have shown this CD for several of my friends, and they too found this to be a truly moving and memorable performance.

If you're searching for Klezmer music, I highly recommend this CD!"

quote from customer review at www.cdbaby.com


This CD features Klezmer music. It was recorded with my friend flutist Markus Bishko a few years ago. Without trying to say the same things with the different words, I'll simply quote from CD’s back cover:

"A passionate spiritual dialogue of two musical rabbis" - that's how audience have described the Alaska Klezmer Duo.

The Jewish flute legacy, though biblical, has few proficient practitioners today. The ancient musical tongue speaks fluently through composer and pedagogue Markus Bishko's kle zemer - his vessel of song - the colorful range of the modern flute. Alexander Zlatkovski was trained in the rigorous Russian Classical Tradition. His years in Israel nurtured a passion for Jewish music. Zlatkovski's piano pulsates with rhythm & melody, exploring subtle expressive territory previously reserved in Klezmer for the clarinet, violin, trumpet, and flute.

No longer on the fringes of the old Klezmer band! Together Messrs. Bishko and Zlatkovski center-stage their instruments through fresh Jewish music at once intensely personal and profoundly traditional.


Below are a few samples from the CD "Freylakhs for Two". They will not only show you the actual CD pieces, but will also give you some idea of my ensemble style - in case you will decide to invite me with a partner: flutist or violinist.

Dem Monastritcher Rebns Khusid

Awakening the Shabbos Bride: Dobriden

Dovid, shpil es nokh a mol


To purchase this CD, send a check for $17 (S&H included) to the address:


Alexander Zlatkovski,
21225 Falling Water dr
Eagle River, AK 99577

(Please, don't forget to write YOUR name and address! The telephone number - just in case - may also be helpful)

If you prefer to pay by credit card, purchase this CD in MP3 format, or buy just a few tracks, you can do this through www.cdbaby.com/cd/alaskanklezmer:

 


And remember: if my fee exceeds $400, this CD is yours for free!