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This fascinating documentary film tells the story
of British composer Leo Geyer’s eight-year 
mission to piece together a treasure-trove of 
forgotten fragments of music manuscripts found 
in the archives of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. 
There were at least six orchestras in Auschwitz, 
comprised of prisoners from the camp.
Before Geyer’s research, little was known about 
the music they might have played. Follow Leo 
on this musical journey as he discovers how the 
musicians rebelled with secret performances, 
weaving forbidden melodies into concerts. The 
documentary includes powerful interviews with 
some of the last remaining survivors and special 
performances from Leo’s orchestra.
Presented in partnership with
Koffler Arts is a multi-
disciplinary arts platform that 
celebrates Jewish artistic 
voices within a diverse and 
exploratory framework of 
pan-cultural contemporary 
expression.
www.kofflerarts.org
The Lost Music of Auschwitz
Afternoon Tunes
2:00 - 3:15 PM
LOCATION
Bernard Betel Centre
1003 Steeles Avenue West
PURCHASE AT
JMWEEK.CA/auschwitz
TICKETS
FREE
Registration 
Required 
75 MINUTE 
FILM

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