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I was always a little moved when
we played Jewish composers. But we did not play Jewish tunes specifically.
Jewish identity means (for me) that I was born one. It was often unpleasant
during the war. I thought of all the problems it caused: I could not study,
continue playing the violin. After the war I was quite proud that all the
best violinists are Jewish. Then I started to realize that it is not
something to be ashamed of. As they said that Jews were lazy, but it's not
true, so they twisted things.
we played Jewish composers. But we did not play Jewish tunes specifically.
Jewish identity means (for me) that I was born one. It was often unpleasant
during the war. I thought of all the problems it caused: I could not study,
continue playing the violin. After the war I was quite proud that all the
best violinists are Jewish. Then I started to realize that it is not
something to be ashamed of. As they said that Jews were lazy, but it's not
true, so they twisted things.
Location
Romania
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silvia nussbaum
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