Symphony of the Holocaust
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Symphony of the Holocaust is a documentary film on the life of master violinist and Holocaust survivor Shony Alex Braun, who transformed his experience in Nazi death camps into the Symphony of the Holocaust, a haunting yet hopeful musical testament to the millions of Jews — including his family — murdered by the Nazis during World War II.
After his miraculous survival, Shony composed over 200 works on his prized violin. But Symphony of the Holocaust was his masterwork, and he longed to play it at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp where his nightmarish journey began. His hope was to fill the camp with the beauty of his music. Unfortunately, Shony died before he had the opportunity.
But now, Shony’s family has fulfilled his wish, by traveling to Auschwitz to play his symphony in front of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau gate – the very gate that so many Jews traveled through to their horrific deaths.
Symphony of the Holocaust features musical commentary by Maestra Green and performance footage of the LAJS featuring LAJS Founding Concertmaster Mark Kashper as violin soloist for the titular piece at our education concert Triumph of the Spirit: Holocaust Stories Through Music in collaboration with The Soraya.
Documentary Trailer
“Symphony of the Holocaust” is a “Sunn Stream Original” film that is exclusively available to watch on SunnStream.com.
The Symphony of the Holocaust by Shony Alex Braun
Listen to all 5 movements of the original composition, Symphony of the Holocaust by Shony Alex Braun, played by The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony with solo violinist and Founding Concertmaster Mark Kashper.
Listen to excerpts from the reduced version of the original composition, Symphony of the Holocaust by Shony Alex Braun, played by Students of the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music with solo violinist Adam Millstein.
Event Reviews
Past Events
Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Ramat Zion
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Symphony of the Holocaust at Ojai Film Festival
October 31 – Nov 4 2024
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Symphony of the Holocaust at Vanderbilt University
Saturday, October 30, 2024
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Symphony of the Holocaust at Temple Etz Chaim
Saturday, September 15, 2024
@ 7:00PM
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Symphony of the Holocaust at Holocaust Museum of LA
Thursday, April 18, 2024
@ 6:30PM
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival
Monday, March 11, 2024
@ 7:00PM
Screening, Music Presentation, Q&A
Film Premiere: Symphony of the Holocaust
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Screening, Q&A
Triumph of the Spirit: Holocaust Stories Through Music
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
@ 10:00AM & 12:00PM
Full Orchestra Concert
Press
‘Symphony of the Holocaust’: Honoring a Legacy of Music Through Film
April 5, 2024
Article by Bridgette M. Redman, The Acorn
‘Symphony of the Holocaust’ an emotional journey to joy
January 2, 2024
Article by Jenna Jordan, Spectrum News 1
Harmony Amidst Horror: 'Symphony of the Holocaust' Echoes Hope and Resilience
December 8, 2023
Article by Sari Cohen, Hollywood First Look
Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival Hosts Screening of New “Symphony Of The Holocaust”
March 11, 2024
News Report by NBC Palm Springs and Pristine Villarreal
FOX 11 LA Recap: Symphony of the Holocaust Documentary submitted for Oscar consideration
Dec 16, 2023
Video by FOX 11
New 2023 Documentary ‘Symphony of the Holocaust’ submitted for Oscar Consideration for Best Documentary Feature
December 7, 2023
Article by Goody PR, News Wires
New 'Symphony of the Holocaust' Film and Live Musical Performance at Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival on March 11, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
News Provided by EIN Presswire
“Symphony of the Holocaust” Documentary Fulfills Final Wish with a Forgiveness Reminder
December 14, 2023
Article by Marylin Anderson, Splash Magazine
167 Documentaries Enter Oscars Doc Race
December 4, 2023
Article by Steve Pond, The Wrap
KPFK Film Club Review: SYMPHONY OF THE HOLOCAUST
November 9, 2023
Article by KPFP Film Club