Music is of such emotional power that it is perhaps no surprise that
it features so heavily in the story of the Holocaust, given the
profound emotions associated with the subject.
The Nazis were acutely aware of the power of music and used it to
their advantage in different situations.
Although there is a lot of Holocaust music which serves as both
historical source and rich artistic legacy, when thinking about this
subject we cannot ignore the sound of silence: the emptiness left
by lost talent, lives ended early, music that was prevented from
ever coming into existence.
These notes are intended as an
introduction to the wide subject of
Music and the Holocaust and as a
guide to exploring this website. The
website contains many detailed
articles, so these pages will give you
some ideas and links for exploring
further. You will come across
questions and discussion points for
you to think about.
