Adi Nester

Adi Nester, an Assistant Professor of German and Jewish Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, dives deep into the interplay of music, drama, and German Jewish identity. She explores how biblical themes in opera reflect cultural dissonance and identity tensions. Nester discusses Odof Borchot's avant-garde contributions, the transformational legacy of German national poetry, and the complexities in Schoenberg’s works. The conversation reveals how historical memory influences modern narratives and reflects the ongoing dialogue between Jewish and German identities.