Donemus joins international consortium ‘Reawakening Suppressed Music’

A consortium made up of the Wiener Holocaust Library, Symphonova UK Ltd., The Leo Smit Foundation, and Donemus Publishing is embarking on this ambitious mission, fuelled by expert historical knowledge, unique resources, and passion.

The project will be undertaken by the Wiener Holocaust Library, one of the oldest Holocaust archives in the world. The Library’s team will support the project with its extensive historical knowledge, unique resources, and research capabilities. Symphonova will lead the musical aspects of the project. Using Symphonova’s innovative technologies will enable audiences to experience large orchestral scores in new ways and unusual contexts.

The Leo Smit Foundation in Amsterdam, which champions the discovery and publication of works by persecuted composers during the Second World War, contributes invaluable knowledge and experience. We, Donemus Publishing, hold a remarkable collection of works by composers who suffered from the Holocaust, enriching our project with hidden gems.

The curation process prioritises compositions for large orchestras that have never been recorded or that the recordings are either of poor quality or unavailable to the public. As part of the project, we will disseminate the recordings through a series of international events aimed at professionals and the general public. In these curated events, audiences can experience orchestral performances while learning about the historical and cultural contexts of the music presented. The inaugural event is planned for April 28, 2024, at Friends House in London.

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The consortium

– The Wiener Holocaust Library
– Symphonova UK Ltd.
– Leo Smit Stichting

Sponsor

This project is generously supported by Bader Philanthropies.