Work
Living Past
for solo violin
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About
The three movements trace my impression of Jewish History from the ancient past to the present.
– Jonathan Besser
Commissioned note
Commissioned originally for Sydney Manowitz, with assistance from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council (now Creative New Zealand)
Dedication note
for Sydney Mann, another Jewish Immigrant
Contents note
Ancient song; Reflection; Folk Dance
Performance history
Performed by Sydney Mannowitz (violin) on a tour around the South Island in 1986
Performed by Douglas Beilman (violin) at Nelson Chamber Music festival
Performed by Miranda Adams in 2009 chamber music New Zealand concert