Resurrecting Forbidden Music
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James Conlon |
TEDxBeaconStreet
• April 2020
The racist, genocidal goal of the Nazi regime was not only to destroy the Jewish population, but also to stifle its cultural voice forever. Nowhere was that more evident than in its systematic repression of Jewish musicians and their music. James Conlon, one of today's most distinguished international conductors, introduces the listener to this troubling but fascinating story, shows how its effects are still with us today, and describes his personal journey that started with a chance discovery on the radio, through his efforts to bring a voluminous heritage of music to the public's consciousness. Directed and Edited by Sophie Tabet Filmed by Luisa Conlon