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The women's orchestra of Auschwitz

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Resonance in Darkness

This chapter explores the formation and significance of a women's orchestra in Auschwitz, initially led by an untrained conductor but later transformed by the talented Alma Rosé. It illustrates how music became a vital means of survival and resistance amidst the horrific realities of the concentration camp, highlighting the strength and resilience of the women involved.

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