Becoming a Witness: Music for Flute by Composers of the Holocaust

Thursday, 6 June 2024   |   17:15 - 18:30

Becoming a Witness: Music for Flute by Composers of the Holocaust

Dr. Christine Beard (Professor of Flute, The University of Nebraska at Omaha) will present a lecture-recital entitled “Becoming a Witness: Music for Flute by Composers of the Holocaust” at the Samuel Bak Museum and Learning Center. Joined by Mary Perkinson (violin), Tyler Sieh (viola) and Gregory Clinton (cello), the lecture will include a performance of solo and chamber music by Rosy Wertheim (1888-1949) and Reine Colaço Osorio-Swaab (1881-1971).

  • Composer(s) Rosy Wertheim
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Rosy Wertheim: Drie voorspelen voor “Lanceloet” for flute, violin, viola and cello

    Reine Colaço Osorio-Swaab: 5 Pastoralen for solo flute

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Christine Erlander Beard, flute; with Mary Perkinson, violin; Tyler Sieh, viola; and Greg Clinton, cello
Date
Jun 06 2024
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17:15 - 18:30
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Location
Samuel Bak Museum
2289 S 67th StReet, Omaha, NE 68106 USA
Website https://www.unomaha.edu/samuel-bak-museum-the-learning-center/index.php

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