The Fiddle
The Fiddle by Natalie Cumming, published by Michael Terence Publishing in 2018, is a poignant narrative that traces the journey of a precious violin across war-torn landscapes to its eventual restoration in 21st century Britain. This true story follows Abraham and his family as they flee the Bolsheviks from St. Petersburg to Odessa, relying on Abraham’s violin skills for survival during the harsh Russian winter. The narrative unfolds through the experiences of Rosa, Abraham’s daughter, who faces unimaginable challenges during the Holocaust, including her time in concentration camps where her musical talent becomes a means of survival.
Readers will find a rich exploration of historical events intertwined with the personal stories of resilience and survival. The violin serves as a powerful symbol throughout the family’s journey, connecting generations and highlighting the impact of war on art and humanity. The book delves into themes of loss, memory, and the enduring power of music, as Rosa’s brother Israel carries on the legacy of the violin through his own musical career. With 259 pages, this edition offers a detailed account of a family’s extraordinary experiences against the backdrop of significant historical events, ensuring that their story is remembered.
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A true story, tracing a precious violin across landscapes devastated by war and terror, to safety and restoration in 21st century Britain. Abraham and his family flee the Bolsheviks, from St. Petersburg to Odessa and safety in the UK. Abraham’s skill on the violin earns them food and lodgings, as they struggle through the freezing Russian winter. The violin passes to Rosa, Abraham’s daughter, violinist with a famous German orchestra. Arrested by the Nazis on Kristellnacht 1938 she is sent to Mauthausen Concentration Camp, and then to Auschwitz, where her musical talent sees her forced to join the Women’s Orchestra and saves her life. She spends the last 5 months of the war in Belsen, before testifying at the Nuremberg Trials, exposing the horrors of the Nazi death camps. Rosa’s brother Israel, inherits the violin. A celebrated musician, he joins ENSA during the war, entertaining the troops. Post war, he investigates Nazis trying to escape trial. He forms several popular bands, well-known throughout the ’60s & ’70s.Finally, the violin comes to his daughter Natalie, who has written her family’s extraordinary story, lest the world should ever forget global events, against which the journey of this beautiful instrument is told.
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