Manuscript of melodrama composed by Gideon Klein in 1938, premiered in 2016 as part of Performing the Jewish Archive.
| Date of Creation | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Music manuscript |
| Physical Properties | Handwritten music manuscript. |
| Condition | Very good and legible. |
The manuscript for this work is in the archives of the Prague Jewish Museum, and consists of a fairly detailed pencil sketch, and a fair ink-copy. It was edited by David Fligg for performance.
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