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Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh
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Violins of Hope
In partnership with the landmark Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh community project, Manfred Honeck, the Pittsburgh Symphony and special guests join together for a concert inspired by hope and the power of the human spirit.
Violins from the Holocaust become symbols of hope
Jun 4, 2023
Violins belonging to survivors and victims of the Holocaust will breathe new life again thanks to the Violins of Hope performance by musicians honoring their history. NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.
Violins of Hope honors life of Holocaust victims through music
Apr 27, 2023
Violins of Hope is a project that harnesses powerful music with a special collection of violins and other string instruments originally owned by victims of the Holocaust and honors their legacy by keeping their music alive. NBC’s Jesse Kirsh reports for TODAY.
Organizers of Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh Share about its Roots
Mar 30, 2023
Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh, organized by co-chairs Sandra Rosen and Patricia Siger and project manager Lynn Zelenski, will bring together the arts, religious institutions, community organizations, education professionals, and musicians to focus on the diversity, equity, and inclusion in Pittsburgh, a city that has experienced the deadliest antisemitic attack in the nation’s history.
Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium promotes goodwill, helping others
Mar 30, 2023
Although only a few people required treatment at the scene of a March 14 fire in Monroeville, dozens suddenly were without a home.
In response to the blaze that gutted the Cambridge Square Apartments, a long-established partnership of local faith leaders contributed substantially toward helping residents of the complex recover.
Violins given new life after horrors of World War II
Feb 15, 2023
Violins that were nearly lost during World War II have not only been recovered, but are being played as a symbol of hope and survival. Manuel Bojorquez shares more.
New ballet, ‘Light in the Dark,” celebrates Jewish WW II resistance fighter
Feb 9, 2023
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced its 2023-’24 lineup, and the season kicks off with a work of particular interest to the Jewish community.
The world premiere of “Light in the Dark” is Oct. 27-29. The ballet’s story celebrates the life of Florence Waren, a Jewish dancer who lived in Paris and was part of the French Resistance during World War II.
‘Violins of Hope’ coming to Pittsburgh in 2023
Nov 4, 2022
The violins have traveled the globe, touching listeners in Berlin, Rome, London, Paris and many other cities. In 2023, Pittsburgh will host a treasured collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offering powerful stories of hope and perseverance.
Concert Benefits Hurricane Victims + Closed City Block + More
Nov 3, 2022
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‘Violins of Hope’ coming to Pittsburgh in 2023
Nov 3, 2022
The violins have traveled the globe, touching listeners in Berlin, Rome, London, Paris and many other cities. In 2023, Pittsburgh will host a treasured collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offering powerful stories of hope and perseverance.
Violins of Hope: Instruments played by Jewish musicians during Holocaust to be displayed in Pittsburgh
Oct 24, 2022
PITTSBURGH – A treasured collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust will be exhibited in Pittsburgh next year.
Tickets will be required for the free exhibit, called “Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh.” It will open to the public from Oct. 7, 2023, through Nov. 21, 2023, at the Posner Center at Carnegie Mellon University.
DU Remembers the Music of the Holocaust
Oct 20, 2022
Students in the Mary Pappert School of Music came together with Duquesne’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Association on Wednesday afternoon to perform a moving and inspirational concert and symposium featuring the music of Holocaust victims and speakers who are dedicated to preserving the legacy of their music.
“Violins of Hope.”