The first performance was given by violinist Vadim Gluzman, cellist Mark Kosower, clarinetist Ilya Shterenberg, and pianist Angela Yoffe.
"The piece is inspired by a painting by Israeli painter Reuven Rubin - Dancing with the Torah at Mount Meron," Avner Dorman told the Violin Channel.
"The original piece I wrote was a four hand piece. I've known Vadim for many years and we've always wanted to work together so this was a great opportunity to do so! Hopefully listeners take away some joy and happiness after hearing the piece!" he added.
The performance was recorded live on September 10, 2020.
![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://theviolinchannel.com/new-music-tuesday-composer-avner-dorman-dancing-with-the-torah-at-mount-meron-world-premiere/&media=https://theviolinchannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Avner-Dorman-ARD-Work-1-1.jpg&description=The Israeli composer's “Dancing with the Torah at Mount Meron" debuted at the 2020 Northshore Chamber Music Festival.){kind=link}