The Music of Terezin
The Music of Terezin. During the Second World War, people imprisoned in the Jewish ghetto of Terezin in Czechoslovakia performed theatre, cabaret, concerts and opera. Among these people destined for Auschwitz were four composers: Viktor Ullman , Hans Krasa (Brundibar!), Pavel Haas (Study for Strings in The World on Its Dark Side) and Gideon Klein , all of whom were sent to their deaths by the Nazis. This documentary shot in Terezin, looks at their music.
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The Music of Terezin
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 1, 1995
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
The Music of Terezin
Director
Simon Broughton
Description
The Music of Terezin. During the Second World War, people imprisoned in the Jewish ghetto of Terezin in Czechoslovakia performed theatre, cabaret, concerts and opera. Among these people destined for Auschwitz were four composers: Viktor Ullman , Hans Krasa (Brundibar!), Pavel Haas (Study for Strings in The World on Its Dark Side) and Gideon Klein , all of whom were sent to their deaths by the Nazis. This documentary shot in Terezin, looks at their music.
