From a press release:
While visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany, Ion Zanca, founder of Dallas String Quartet, discovered a cruel chapter of his own heritage. Amidst the barbed wire and walls of the museum, he stumbled upon a section dedicated to the Romani people, his ancestors.
Although raised in Romania, this was the moment Zanca learned of Adolf Hitler declaring all Romani ‘lives unworthy of living.’ Men, women and children were sent to concentration camps including Auschwitz, Chelmno, Belzec and Dachau. An estimated 80% of Europe’s Romani population, about 1.5 million, were killed. Commonly referred to by the derogatory name “Gypsies”, their story remains relatively unknown. In this musical tribute, Zanca invites listeners to join in the rediscovery of a history.
In collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra, each of the album’s five songs is represented by a chapter, unveiling this vicious period in history, while simultaneously showcasing the indomitable spirit, heart, and profound love for music that defines the Romani people.
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