Skip to Main Content
The Last Musician of Auschwitz

The Last Musician of Auschwitz

Discover the story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who, alongside fellow prisoners, created music amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Through her moving interview, plus performances by international musicians and the stories of other artists, the program reveals how, even in the most brutal circumstances, music served as a lifeline, a form of testimony and a powerful means of resistance.

The Last Musician of Auschwitz is presented by your local public television station.

The Last Musician of Auschwitz

Video has Closed Captions

Special | 1h 29m 49s | Discover the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a cellist who created music during the Holocaust. (1h 29m 49s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

The Last Musician of Auschwitz is presented by your local public television station.

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?