After more than 60 years, violins that were found destroyed in concentration camps and ghettos in Europe will be played again - and in Jerusalem. On September 24, an orchestra comprised of members of Istanbul's philharmonic and the Ra'anana Symphonette, conducted by Omer Welber, will accompany Shlomo Mintz, Yair Dalal and Turkey's Cihat Askin as they play the violins that (just barely) survived the Holocaust.
During the charity event entitled Violins of Hope, famous violinists and international stars will tell the individual stories behind each of the instruments being played. Some of the violins were responsible for saving Jewish lives, and some helped fight the Germans.
The proceeds from the concert will go to Meir Panim Layeled, an organization that focuses on the welfare, education and health needs of children across Israel. Tickets range from NIS 500 to NIS 1,500.
More information and tickets are available on-line at www.violinsofhope.org or by calling 052-999-8030.
