Both suites of music on this CD are in response to very specific feelings and historical ideas. Mr Darwin’s Dances is influenced by Roger McDonald’s novel Mr Darwin’s Shooter: “I was taken on a journey on the salty decks of history through Roger’s inspired language”. Precious Legacy is Besser’s response to an exhibition of Jewish treasures from the Holocaust: “It was an important opportunity to reflect on the enormity of feelings that the Holocaust evokes. My People, my culture, my history, my century”.

Music

Mr. Darwin's Dances	Jonathan Besser	22' 31"
for octet
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Performed by Miranda Adams (violin), Bridgett Miles (clarinet), Anne Rodda (cello), Jonathan Besser (piano), Nigel Gavin (guitar, electric guitar, loops, banjo, mandolin), Peter Scott (double bass), Yogi (accordion), Nanette Fortier (drums)
Precious Legacy Suite	Jonathan Besser	29' 56"
for chamber ensemble
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Performed by Miranda Adams (violin), Bridgett Miles (clarinet), Anne Rodda (cello), Jonathan Besser (piano), Nigel Gavin (guitar, electric guitar, loops, banjo, mandolin), Peter Scott (double bass), Yogi (accordion), Nanette Fortier (drums)

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• Atoll CDs

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