Classical KING FM, for their in-kind support

Encore Media Group, for their in-kind media sponsorship

Grand Hyatt Hotel, gracious host of our guest artists

JT News, for their in-kind media sponsorship

Perkins Coie LLP, loyal and generous donors of invaluable legal counsel

Seattle Gay News, for their in-kind media sponsorship

Artistic Director's Message

Dear Friends,

We begin the new year by commemorating an important moment in history -- the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On January 27th, we join organizations around the world to honor this occasion by offering a free concert to our community. The program focuses on music by composers whose lives were cut short by Nazi persecution. We are gratified by the generous support from individuals and our religious institutions in our city that enable us to present this program. You can read more about the concert in this newsletter.

It's always gratifying when the media offer us chances to reach new people across the region, and to to connect again with our friends. You can tune in to KING-5 TV's New Day Northwest on Monday, January 26 at 11 a.m. for a preview of our special commemoration concert. The television program will feature members of our ensemble performing live.

Did you miss MOR's November concert Transfigured Night (or want to hear it again)? On Wednesday, January 21 at 3 PM, Classical King FM 98.1 will broadcast the entire concert. You can learn more at www.secondinversion.org and listen to a Live Stream of the broadcast here.

As always, I'll look forward to seeing and hearing from you. My sincere wishes for a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Mina

Founder & Artistic Director, Music of Remembrance

A Special Free MOR Concert to Honor the 70th

Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary

of the Liberation of Auschwitz

TUESDAY, January 27th, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall

Welcome and Introductory Remarks: Mayor Ed Murray

On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated by the Soviet army. Seventy years later, on

Tuesday, January 27, 2015, MOR will present a community-wide free concert to honor this important moment in history. Admission is FREE, but a complimentary ticket is required. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Benaroya Hall ticket office at (206) 215-4747 or by visiting the Benaroya Hall ticket office in person.Tickets are moving very quickly, so it's important to reserve now. The program starts at 5 p.m. sharp. We encourage audience members to arrive by 4:30 p.m.

Click here to learn more!

We're grateful to the generous individuals and organizations who helped make this special concert possible:

Patrons



Eli & Rebecca Almo

Jack & Adina Almo

Jonathan & Naomi

Newman

Samis Foundation

Mark Wesley & Eileen

Glasser Wesley

Freddie Yudin

Community Sponsors



Beit Tikvah Messianic

Congregation

First United Methodist

Church of Seattle

Temple Beth Am

Temple B'Nai Torah

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Community Friends



Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Shalom

Herzl-Ner Tamid

Conservative

Congregation

Kol HaNeshamah

Temple Beth El

Temple Beth Or

Thank you for your generous support!

Experience the Classic Silent Film The Golem

The Golem

MONDAY, March 30, 2015 at 7:30 P.M.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall

This spring MOR explores Jewish legends, featuring music to The Dybbuk and a complete screening of the classic 1920 silent film The Golem, accompanied by a live performance of Israeli composer Betty Olivero's exhilirating klezmer-infused score. Guest conductor Guenter Buchwald joins us from Freiburg, Germany to bring his rare mastery of the silent film repertoire to Seattle audiences.

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Join Us for a Little Light Music: MOR's Annual Fundraiser!

A Little Light Music

MOR's Annual Fundraiser

SUNDAY, April 26, 2015 at 6:00 P.M.

Women's University Club of Seattle

Mingle with MOR artists and enjoy a magical evening of music -- classical, klezmer, opera and show tunes. Be swept away as you support MOR. Your attendance and generous support help ensure MOR's ability to continue its uniquely important musical and educational programs. This unforgettable evening includes wine, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and live music by our amazing MOR musicians. Kindly RSVP by calling 206-365-7770, or e-mail [email protected]

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Film: "50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus"

Community Program: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Presented by the Holocaust Center for Humanity

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 6:00 P.M.

Museum of Flight

The Holocaust Center for Humanity presents an exclusive screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus, which chronicles the mission of an American couple to rescue 50 children from occupied Austria during the Holocaust. Special guest Peter Kraus, the grandchild of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus and Chairman and CEO of Alliance Bernstein, will bring this story to life, offering an insider's view to this ordinary couple and their extraordinary actions.

Click here for more info and to RSVP.