To commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, this new opera-ballet will tell the stories of the prisoner orchestras and feature forgotten and restored music from the camp.
In the archives of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum lies a collection of music manuscripts—written, arranged, and performed by the prisoner orchestras. Damaged and incomplete, these manuscripts have long been overlooked. For the past ten years, Dr. Leo Geyer has worked closely with the museum, survivors, and historians to bring this music back to life. His work has led to international news coverage, a BBC radio programme, and a Sky Arts documentary, described as “extraordinary” (The Independent), “groundbreaking” (The Daily Express), and “profoundly moving” (Financial Times).