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Behind the NotesAuthor: Neranenah Concert & Culture Series
Behind the Notes podcast is produced by Neranenah, a concert and cultural event series based in Atlanta with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions. The conversations and music featured in our episodes will explore Jewish contributions to American arts and culture. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Anne Sebba
Episode 14
Monday, 2 February, 2026
In 1943, German SS officers at Auschwitz-Birkenau demanded that an orchestra be assembled among the female prisoners. The Nazis’ insistence on hearing music is what ultimately saved the lives of most of the women and girls tasked with playing instruments. Join Anne Sebba, author of The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival, for a conversation about this little-known story, the impact the orchestra had on its members and the response from other prisoners. In conversation Joe Alterman, executive director of Neranenah.This program is part of The Pulse: Moments That Matter, a series of frank conversations on culturally relevant topics with musicians, comedians and other entertainment industry professionals to illuminate how being Jewish has shaped their experiences, both personally and professionally. Sponsored by MomentLive! and Neranenah.
