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The opening pages of VIktor Ullmann's manuscript to "Der Kaiser von Atlantis - oder die Tod-Verweigerung"

The Paul Sacher Foundation’s Edition of the Surviving Material of “Der Kaiser von Atlantis – oder, die Tod-Verweigerung”

Heidy Zimmermann has put together all the surviving material of “Kaiser von Atlantis” by Viktor Ullmann and Peter Kien. For the first time, we are confronted with the conflicts and profound message of this enigmatic masterpiece.

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Music In The Camps – a Personal Reflection

The post discusses the complex nature of music composed in Nazi concentration camps, highlighting the contradictions and misunderstandings surrounding it. While some view it as an act of defiance, the author argues it often served more as propaganda or distraction from harsh realities. It emphasizes the multifaceted relationships between perpetrators, victims, and the music created during this dark period.