John C - The woman with the violin in the gypsy area in Auschwitz was part of a whole program where mainly classical music was played in the various areas of Auschwitz. The music was varied including modern, music composed by people who were murdered there and specially commisioned pieces. There were also interviews with musicians who played in the Auschwitz orchestras.   It was a very moving program and I wondered how the musicians felt about playing in the locations. Did it help them add to their interpretation of the music or was it an influence that they had to overcome before they played?

Unfortunately I don't know anymore about the individual performers or the music.

Julie