The article narrates the harrowing yet inspiring story of Anita Lasker, a Jewish teenager who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau due to her talent as a cellist. The Nazi extermination camp was liberated by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945. Lasker’s life was spared as she played in the camp orchestra, providing a rare glimpse into the role of music as a beacon of hope and resistance in the darkest of times.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This story underscores the transformative and life-saving power of music, even in the most brutal conditions. For those of us in tech, it’s a reminder of the potential for creativity and technology to bring about significant, positive change. Much like Anita used her musical abilities to survive, we have the opportunity to develop applications and technologies that can uplift and support individuals in their hardest moments.
Source: ‘It was an escape into excellence’: How music saved the life of a teenage Jewish cellist in Auschwitz – BBC.com
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