For Jews during the Holocaust, violin music, which holds an important role in Jewish culture, offered temporary solace and a glimmer of humanity. Violinists in concentration camps were sometimes treated better and even spared their lives because of their ability to play this important instrument. Narrated by Adrien Brody the film follows the journey of Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein in his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust, and captures the lessons and highlights the music the instruments now bring to others. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps; others belonged to the Klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis. Amnon’s goal is to have the violins play again in concerts throughout the world. Best Documentary Vienna Independent Film Festival.
Special performance both evenings by Gareth Johnson
Gareth travels the world as a soloist, master teacher, and educator. As a soloist he has performed and held residencies with numerous orchestras in the United States including Hartford, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Boston Pops, Baltimore, Annapolis, Detroit, Memphis; and has had several performances in Carnegie Hall. In the past 5 years Gareth has taught and performed in South Africa: Johannesburg and Durban as well as Europe: England and the Netherlands. Gareth has performed with Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and several other world renowned string players.
“Classical music could use a Tiger Woods and, no question, Mr. Johnson may well fit the bill.” New York Times
November 7, JCC Boynton Beach
November 8, JCC Palm Beach Gardens
Chaverim, Star Arts, Cinema Circle and Directors Film Society complimentary
Film Society Actor level: $10 Guests: $12
