Dobranotch, the klezmer band originally from St. Petersburg, has been touring for over 25 years. They impress with a lively mix of Jewish, Moldavian, Russian, Roma, Caucasian, Ukrainian and Serbian melodies and songs in Yiddish and Russian. The current album "Vander Ikh Mir Lustik" was recorded in Germany in 2024 with a new line-up. One instrument has been added: In addition to violin, clarinet, saxophone, banjo, tuba and drums, a dulcimer now also finds its well-deserved place on stage. In live concerts, the musicians often come down from the stage and play acoustically in the middle of the audience.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, part of the ensemble left the country and settled in exile in Germany. It was not an easy decision for the musicians. "We left family, friends and fans behind without the certainty of ever seeing them again," writes the band. Half of the members remained in Russia. The band remains confident: "The journey continues and we invite you to share our joy," the ensemble recommends.