Alice Herz-Sommer survived the Theresienstadt ghetto as a Jewish musician and became internationally famous at an advanced age after her biography "A Garden of Eden in the Midst of Hell" and several documentaries were published.
The pianist and music teacher was born in Prague in 1903 and died in London in 2014 at the age of 110. Her moving life story, her belief in the power of music and her inspiring humanity are at the heart of this unique evening of theater.
The production traces Alice's time in Theresienstadt, where she struggled to survive with her six-year-old son - and at the same time gave hope with her music. The poignant tension between the beauty of the sounds and the horror of reality makes this evening special. Biography, drama and concert merge into an impressive complete work: the pianist and actress Natalie O'Hara slips into over 20 roles and plays live piano works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and more.
The pianist and music teacher was born in Prague in 1903 and died in London in 2014 at the age of 110. Her moving life story, her belief in the power of music and her inspiring humanity are at the heart of this unique evening of theater.
The production traces Alice's time in Theresienstadt, where she struggled to survive with her six-year-old son - and at the same time gave hope with her music. The poignant tension between the beauty of the sounds and the horror of reality makes this evening special. Biography, drama and concert merge into an impressive complete work: the pianist and actress Natalie O'Hara slips into over 20 roles and plays live piano works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and more.
Director: François Camus
Musical direction: Matthias Stötzel
Video and sound design: Daniel Bandke, Hajo Rehm
Light design: Daniel Sestak
Cast: Natalie O'Hara
Production: Natalie O'Hara and Michael Hildebrandt, Hamburger KammerspieleMusical direction: Matthias Stötzel
Video and sound design: Daniel Bandke, Hajo Rehm
Light design: Daniel Sestak
Cast: Natalie O'Hara
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Karten für 19 bis 28 Euro, ermäßigt ab 9,50 Euro
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Lessingstadt Wolfenbüttel
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