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New York PhilharmonicThese conversations took place in preparation for "Émigré," which tells the story of Jewish refugees escaping the Holocaust with a new oratorio co-commissioned by the NY Phil, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and conductor Long Yu. Visit the link in our profile to watch the full conversation and learn more about this unique period in history. Germany, 1938. Kristallnacht. To survive the pending threat, two brothers are sent halfway around the world, to Shanghai. Otto cherishes his heritage, while Josef seeks a new path, and falls in love with Lina, a Chinese woman recovering from the loss of her mother in the Nanjing Massacre. From there flows "Émigré", a semi-staged musical drama that tells a sweeping tale of love and loss, set to music by film and concert composer Aaron Zigman. Lyrics by Grammy-winning lyricist Mark Campbell, with additional lyrics by Brock Walsh, and in the World Premiere staging directed by Mary Birnbaum. #nyphil #nyphilharmonic #holocausteducation #oratorio #newmusic #shanghai
On the profile · Feb 28, 2024