Hours of Freedom: The Story of the Terezin Composers

Maestro Murry Sidlin introduces composer Viktor Ullmann to the audeince. Photo Credit: John Campbell

Maestro Murry Sidlin introduces composer Viktor Ullmann to the audience during the May 17, 2015, premiere of "Hours of Freedom: The Story of the Terezín Composer" at the Municipal Riding School, Terezín. (Photo credit: John Campbell)

A concert-drama created by conductor Murry Sidlin showcasing music by 15 composers imprisoned in Terezín during WWII, combines video, performance and narrative.  Aware that their lives were fragile, Hours of Freedom explores those composers’ need to create new music as affirmation of a future.

Defiant Requiem- Hours of Freedom webpage

ADMISSION FEES
FREE Admission, $5 Parking Daily

Location
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Schroeder Hall
Event Type
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Jewish Music Series