The Last Musician of Auschwitz
The Last Musician of Auschwitz
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, this documentary tells the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, the only surviving member of the women's orchestra at Auschwitz. Now 99, Anita reveals how when she arrived at the camp, a chance mention that she played the cello saved her life, as she was allowed to join one of the orchestras ordered to play marches as the prisoners carried out their work. The film also examines how music at Auschwitz could be a lifeline to others, including Polish political prisoner and conductor Adam Kopycinski, Polish composer Syzmon Laks and Czech and Jewish songwriter Ilse Weber
The Last Musician of Auschwitz airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 9:00 PM, Monday 27 January. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
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Alan Clements
Executive Producer
Danny Cohen
Executive Producer
Emily Blavatnik
Executive Producer