The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany

The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany

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Author: Martin Goldsmith

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 352


Set against the grim backdrop of Nazi Germany, this work tells the riveting tale of two Jewish musicians who strove to perform under unimaginable circumstances and fell in love. In 1936, Gunther Goldschmidt and Rosemarie Gumpert - along with countless other Jews - were banned from all German orchestras except those organised by the Jewish Kulturbund. Created under the auspices of Goebbels' "Ministry of Information and Propaganda" to show the outside world how well Jews were treated under the Third Reich, the Kulturbund backfired on the Nazis, becoming a haven for Jewish artists and offering much-needed spiritual enrichment for a besieged people. Simply told by their son, Martin Goldsmith, here is a poignant account of how a flautist and a violinist overcame impossible odds to remain together.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Martin Goldsmith

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 352


Set against the grim backdrop of Nazi Germany, this work tells the riveting tale of two Jewish musicians who strove to perform under unimaginable circumstances and fell in love. In 1936, Gunther Goldschmidt and Rosemarie Gumpert - along with countless other Jews - were banned from all German orchestras except those organised by the Jewish Kulturbund. Created under the auspices of Goebbels' "Ministry of Information and Propaganda" to show the outside world how well Jews were treated under the Third Reich, the Kulturbund backfired on the Nazis, becoming a haven for Jewish artists and offering much-needed spiritual enrichment for a besieged people. Simply told by their son, Martin Goldsmith, here is a poignant account of how a flautist and a violinist overcame impossible odds to remain together.