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'Violins of Hope' exhibit: When a musical instrument is more than its sound
Knox News - January 9, 2019
Thirty-eight violins, some worn and all silent, at this downtown Knoxville gallery brought tears to my eyes. These aren't just violins. They're symbols.
Exhibit showcases violins that survived the Holocaust
The Daily Beacon - January 10, 2019
Throughout the month of January, the University of Tennessee’s Downtown Art Gallery will be home to an exhibition of over 50 historical violins, formerly the instruments of Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Violins of Hope Knoxville tour continues at the Tennessee Theatre
WVLT - January 23, 2019
Violins of Hope is being played at the historic Tennessee Theatre on January 23rd and 24th.
Instruments of Healing: a look at the Violins of Hope exhibit in Knoxville
WBIR - January 4, 2019
The 'Violins of Hope' exhibit includes over 50 restored violins that were played by Jewish Musicians during the holocaust. They're on exhibit at the University of Tennessee Downtown Gallery on Gay St. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will be playing with the violins of hope at the Tennessee Theatre.
Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust
PBS - February 8, 2016
Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust, narrated by Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, is a documentary featuring Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps; others belonged to the Klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis.
Violins of Hope Offers a Somber Glimpse of the Past, A Testament to Human Resilience
Inside of Knoxville - January 7, 2019
I rarely write about specific gallery exhibitions. I was moved to do so for Violins of Hope, the most recent exhibition at the UT Downtown Gallery after attending the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony last Friday. Mayor Rogero offered opening remarks and current Knoxville Poet Laureate Marilyn Kallet read a poem written for the occasion.
Holocaust era violins on display at Violins of Hope exhibit
Knox News - January 4, 2019
Holocaust era violins on display at Violins of Hope exhibit
Violin Student Plays the Instruments of Holocaust Survivors
The University of Tennessee - January 30, 2019
UT School of Music graduate student Kevork Esmeryan spent part of January traveling to schools around the Knoxville area playing violins once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Restored Holocaust violins bring stories of loss, survival in Knoxville exhibit, concerts
Knox News - December 23, 2018
Violins that survived the Holocaust - even when their owners could not - will be exhibited and played in Knoxville in January