The Symphony for Life is a concert commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp dedicated to remembrance, a tribute to those who have survived the trials of history and a request to never forget them.
80 years ago, on 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp was liberated, revealing the inhuman horror of the Holocaust. Millions of men, women and children lost their lives there, victims of hatred and ignorance. Today we honour the memory of the victims and survivors, while recognising that the fight against intolerance and genocide remains an ongoing struggle.
Artists:
Voix de Stras'
International women's choir under the direction of Catherine Bolzinger will perform lullabies dedicated to the 232.000 children gased on arrival at Auschwitz.
International women's choir under the direction of Catherine Bolzinger will perform lullabies dedicated to the 232.000 children gased on arrival at Auschwitz.
Liz McComb
American gospel and blues singer, songwriter and pianist, granddaughter of African slaves. Honoured with the Order of Arts and Letters (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the French Ministry of Culture.
American gospel and blues singer, songwriter and pianist, granddaughter of African slaves. Honoured with the Order of Arts and Letters (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the French Ministry of Culture.
Patrick Bruel
French artist, internationally acclaimed singer and actor. In his thirty-year career, he has sold more than 15 million albums, appeared in more than fifty films and hundreds of theatrical productions. He will perform his work Les chaises vides (Empty Chairs), a tribute to all who have lost a loved one.
French artist, internationally acclaimed singer and actor. In his thirty-year career, he has sold more than 15 million albums, appeared in more than fifty films and hundreds of theatrical productions. He will perform his work Les chaises vides (Empty Chairs), a tribute to all who have lost a loved one.
Michael Shaham
Virtuoso violinist, born in 2003 into a family of classical musicians. He has performed as soloist with many prestigious orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. The artists will play an instrument from the Violins of Hope collection featuring violins ‘rescued’ from the Holocaust, which luthier Amnon Weinstein has been restoring for over 50 years. Some of these instruments are the work of German and Jewish master luthiers, while others, decorated with Star of David inlays, symbolise the Klezmer culture of Eastern Europe.
Virtuoso violinist, born in 2003 into a family of classical musicians. He has performed as soloist with many prestigious orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. The artists will play an instrument from the Violins of Hope collection featuring violins ‘rescued’ from the Holocaust, which luthier Amnon Weinstein has been restoring for over 50 years. Some of these instruments are the work of German and Jewish master luthiers, while others, decorated with Star of David inlays, symbolise the Klezmer culture of Eastern Europe.
Amanda Sthers
The host of this wonderful concert will be Amanda Sthers, a French artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. Author of more than a dozen novels, translated into twenty languages. A playwright and director.
The host of this wonderful concert will be Amanda Sthers, a French artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. Author of more than a dozen novels, translated into twenty languages. A playwright and director.