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Music of the Holocaust

In the 1930s, Germany's rich tradition of classical music was used by the Third Reich to promote notions of Aryan superiority and to justify the banning of all music by Jews and suspected "sympathizers." This site, intended for teachers, is an important resource for anyone interested in music of the Holocaust. Under the general headings Music of the Ghettos and Camps, Reich Music, "Degenerate" Music, Music Composed in Response to the Holocaust, and Resources, you will find essays, biographies, sound samples, photos, web links and more. A rich and sobering resource.

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