Echoes of Courage: Vocal Works of Jewish Music from the Holocaust Restricted; Files Only

Abstract

"Echoes of Courage" is a thesis vocal recital that represents the culmination of two years of research into Jewish music from the Holocaust— a genre encompassing compositions and adaptations from the Holocaust era—and rehearsal of compelling stories through music of historical, musical, and personal importance. This research amplifies several Jewish voices from the Holocaust—some are well-known, and some are seldom sung, yet all are crucial testimonies through which to learn and honor the experience of the victims of the Holocaust. The music is representative of the geographical and linguistic diversity prevalent among Central and Eastern European Jewry during the Holocaust as well as the wide range of experiences that Jews had during this time. Each song in this recital speaks to the radical oppression and unbearable loss that Jews experienced during the Holocaust while emphasizing immense resilience. The program notes, texts, and translations are meant to accompany viewers as they experience this recital. Through a nuanced interplay of text, interviews, and music, the performance aims to link musical thematic sections of music from the Holocaust within their historical context to their potential for creating empathy as a tool through which to combat modern antisemitism. The recital is meant to inspire scholarly engagement, social reflection, and personal empathy regarding the human dimensions of the Holocaust. As such, the presentation underscores the imperative for critical examination of historical antisemitism and its contemporary manifestations.

Table of Contents

Recital Program from the Performing Arts Studio................................................................................. 1

Musical Score Acknowledgement........................................................................................................ 8

Program Notes, Texts, and Translations.............................................................................................. 9

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 9

Persecution in Daily Life.................................................................................................................. 12

Legacies of Fortitude....................................................................................................................... 17

Defiant Marches.............................................................................................................................. 22

Captured Innocence (Part I)............................................................................................................. 26

Captured Innocence (Part II)............................................................................................................ 29

Song of Survival.............................................................................................................................. 32

Bibliography................................................................................................................................... 35

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School	Emory College
Department	Music
Degree	B.A.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Music Jewish Studies Holocaust Studies
Keyword	European History Musical Performances
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Dr. Bethany Mamola, Emory University
Committee Members	Dr. Meredith Schweig, Emory University Dr. Ellie Schainker, Emory University

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