Alma Rosé

The Violinist of Auschwitz

Authors

  • Rachel Arseneau Western University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n173.5683

Keywords:

Story map, Music, World War II, Auschwitz, Alma Rosé, Violinists

Abstract

Alma Rosé was the niece of Gustav Mahler and a violinist herself based in Austria. After fleeing from the rise of Nazi Germany, Alma eventually found herself captured and sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau where she used her musical talents to lead the women's orchestra until her death in 1944. This StoryMap follows the life of Alma through her performances across Europe, her attempts to flee Nazi capture, and her time in Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Author Biography

Rachel Arseneau, Western University

MLIS Candidate

References

Brown. (2009). Remembering Alma Rosé and the Women’s Orchestra at Auschwitz. American String Teacher, 59(4), 50–54. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313130905900409.

Gilbert. (2005). Music in the Holocaust : confronting life in the Nazi ghettos and camps. Clarendon Press.

The Gustav Mahler - Alfred Rosé collection. Western Libraries. (n.d.). https://www.lib.uwo.ca/music/gmar.html .

Historical Pictures and Documents. Historical pictures and documents / Gallery / Auschwitz-Birkenau. https://www.auschwitz.org/en/gallery/historical-pictures-and-documents/ .

Mahler Foundation. (2022, February 15). Arnold Josef Rose. https://mahlerfoundation.org/gt-member/arnold-josef-rose/ .

Newman. (2000). In the Shadow of Death. Strad, 111, 964–971.

Newman, & Kirtley, K. (2000). Alma Rosé : Vienna to Auschwitz. Amadeus Press.

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

Arseneau, R. (2024). Alma Rosé: The Violinist of Auschwitz. Bulletin - Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA), (173), 7. https://doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n173.5683

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Digital Exhibits

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