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Violins of Hope : Violins of the Holocaust--Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour by James A. Grymes (2014, Trade Paperback)

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A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and the Israeli violin maker dedicated to bringing these inspirational instruments back to life. The violin has formed an important aspect of Jewish culture for centuries, both as a popular instrument with classical Jewish musicians--Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman--and also a central factor of social life as part of the enduring Klezmer tradition. But during the Holocaust, the violin assumed extraordinary new roles within the Jewish community. For some musicians, the instrument was a liberator; for others, it was a savior that spared their lives. For many, the violin provided comfort in mankind's darkest hour, and, in at least one case, helped avenge murdered family members. Above all, the violins of the Holocaust represented strength and optimism for the future. In Violins of Hope , music historian James A. Grymes tells the amazing, horrifying, and inspiring story of the violins of the Holocaust, and of Amnon Weinstein, the renowned Israeli violinmaker who has devoted the past twenty years to restoring these instruments in tribute to those who were lost, including 400 members of his own family. Juxtaposing tales of individual violins with one man's harrowing struggle to reconcile his own family's history and the history of his people, it is a poignant, affecting, and ultimately uplifting look at the Holocaust and its enduring impact.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062246836
ISBN-13
9780062246837
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176170423

Product Key Features

Book Title
Violins of Hope : Violins of the Holocaust--Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour
Author
James A. Grymes
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Composers & Musicians, General, Musical Instruments / General, Jewish
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music, History
Number of Pages
336 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ml398.G827 2014
Reviews
"Grymes traces the beautiful and haunting history of violins played by Jews in the Holocaust. .... The accounts are unembellished, with plain, yarn-spinning language. They breathe new life into history." -- Publishers Weekly "Violins of Hope is a work of research and scholarship that forms one of the most moving chronicles in the history of Western music. James A. Grymes has earned our plaudits and praise, and deserves our everlasting gratitude." -- John Williams, Oscar-winning composer of the score for Schindler's List "The cruelties of the Third Reich have been well-documented in countless Holocaust studies. This report contemplates the crimes of the Nazis from a special point of view. A special Holocaust study of the unique link that violins, klezmer or classical, have continuously had with the Jewish spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews "When you think of 'music history,' you probably think of something dry, cold, and unemotional. Music historian James A. Grymes will change your mind with his book, which focuses on violins during the time of the Holocaust, and how they inspired comfort, hope, and perseverance." -- Westchester Magazine, When you think of 'music history,' you probably think of something dry, cold, and unemotional. Music historian James A. Grymes will change your mind with his book, which focuses on violins during the time of the Holocaust, and how they inspired comfort, hope, andperseverance., Violins of Hope is a work of research and scholarship that forms one of the most moving chronicles in the history of Western music. James A. Grymes has earned our plaudits and praise, and deserves our everlasting gratitude., Grymes traces the beautiful and haunting history of violins played by Jews in the Holocaust. â€¦. The accounts are unembellished, with plain, yarn-spinning language. They breathe new life into history., The cruelties of the Third Reich have been well-documented in countless Holocaust studies. This report contemplates the crimes of the Nazis from a special point of view. A special Holocaust study of the unique link that violins, klezmer or classical, have continuously had with the Jewish spirit.
Copyright Date
2014
Lccn
2013-050151
Dewey Decimal
787.2092/392404 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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makes us think about all the other missing people and atrocities that happened
fantastic read ! gave me a whole new perspective on some of the events during the holocaust! i loved it so much i went out and bought 5 more to give as gifts!!!
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