Listen to a sample
The Inextinguishable Symphony
- Author
- Martin Goldsmith
- Narrator
- Martin Goldsmith
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 24 August 2009
- Run Time
- 11 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In the spring of 1933, more than 8,000 Jewish musicians, actors, and other artists were expelled from their positions with German orchestras, opera companies, and theater groups. Later that year, the Jüdische Kulturbund, or Jewish Culture Association, was created to allow Jewish artists to perform for Jewish audiences.
Here is the riveting and emotional story of Gunther Goldschmidt and Rosemarie Gumpert, two courageous Jewish musicians who struggled to perform under unimaginable circumstances and found themselves falling in love in a country bent on destroying them. A poignant testament to the enduring vitality of music and love even in the harshest times, The Inextinguishable Symphony gives us a compelling look at an important piece of Holocaust history that has heretofore gone largely untold.
Critics Review
-
“Astonishing…Goldsmith [writes] with modesty, restraint, and skill…masterly.”
San Francisco Chronicle
-
“A fascinating insight into a virtually unknown chapter of Nazi rule in Germany, made all the more engaging through a son’s discovery of his own remarkable parents.”
ABC News
-
“A deeply affecting story…Goldsmith’s account offers an excellent contribution to Holocaust studies.”
Publishers Weekly
-
“A gripping tale of persecution, intrigue, and love and an insider’s—or two insiders’—view of a dark time.”
Booklist
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Martin Goldsmith
- Narrator
- Martin Goldsmith
- Duration
- 11 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 August 2009
- ISBN
- 9781481598927
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Social and cultural history
Synopsis
In the spring of 1933, more than 8,000 Jewish musicians, actors, and other artists were expelled from their positions with German orchestras, opera companies, and theater groups. Later that year, the Jüdische Kulturbund, or Jewish Culture Association, was created to allow Jewish artists to perform for Jewish audiences.Here is the riveting and emotional story of Gunther Goldschmidt and Rosemarie Gumpert, two courageous Jewish musicians who struggled to perform under unimaginable circumstances and found themselves falling in love in a country bent on destroying them. A poignant testament to the enduring vitality of music and love even in the harshest times, The Inextinguishable Symphony gives us a compelling look at an important piece of Holocaust history that has heretofore gone largely untold.
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.