A Voice Not Stilled

The Orchestras of Auschwitz: Long forgotten musical compositions and arrangements by Holocaust prisoners have been rescued from obscurity. It’s time to bring them back to life.

A Voice Not Stilled by Benjamin Martin: This composition is based on a theme, known as “Gabi’s Theme”, which was composed by Gabriella Kolliner who perished in Auschwitz. This theme was remembered by her brother - one of the few who survived - decades after her tragic death. It was later transcribed by her nephew who commissioned a piece on the theme.

Programme:

The Orchestras of Auschwitz

Interval

Natalie Klouda: “Alma Rose” Special Commission 2022

“A Voice not Stilled” Sinfonia Concertante based on theme by Gabriella Kolliner

Artists:

Members of RNS
Conductor: Leo Geyer, Thomas Carroll
Piano soloist: Katya Apekisheva
Baritone: Simon Wallfisch
Violin: Kyra Humphrey, Iona Brown, Roman Mints, Natalie Klouda, Jack Liebeck
Viola: Anna Barsegjana, Nimrod Guez
Cello: Gabriel Waite
Double Bass: Sian Hicks
Clarinet: Jessica Lee
Trumpet: Katie Hodges
Saxophone: Dov Goldberg
Percussion: Jan Bradley
Tuba: Adam Collins
Accordion: Ilona Suomalainen