Montreal musician Socalled and his string quartet perform the Yiddish song “Oy Avram” at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, as part of their Violins of Hope performance.
The Calgary debut of a program of Yiddish songs that has toured internationally, the event featured an all-Jewish string quartet, playing historic instruments from the Violins of Hope collection.
Violins of Hope is a poignant collection of string instruments dating from before and during the Holocaust. These meticulously restored instruments once belonged to victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Today, these instruments stand as enduring symbols, serving to educate and memorialize those affected by one of history’s darkest chapters through concerts, exhibitions, and other commemorative projects. The exhibition was on display at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from May 3 to June 16, 2024.
