Grymer J.A. - Violins Of Hope

The violin has held an immense place in Jewish culture, both historically as a popular instrument used by classical musicians and as a part of the klezmer tradition. During the Holocaust, the violin was used in extraordinary ways within the Jewish community, providing liberation, salvation, and comfort in a time of great suffering. Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and of the Israeli violinmaker who has dedicated the past two decades to restoring these instruments in tribute to those who were lost, including 400 members of his own family. It is a powerful and inspiring look at the Holocaust and how music provided strength and hope in the darkest of times.