E-Newsletter November 2014

In This Issue

Jewish Life in Germany: Past, Present and Future

Upcoming MOR Events

TUESDAY January 27, 2015
Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: MOR Presents a Free Concert

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Benaroya Hall
5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY March 7, 2015
Sparks of Glory: Until When
Plestcheeff Auditorium
Seattle Art Museum
2:00 p.m.

MONDAY March 30, 2015
March Concert: The Golem
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall
Benaroya Hall
7:30 p.m.

Save the Date

SUNDAY April 26, 2015

A Little Light Music

MOR Annual Fundraiser

MONDAY May 18, 2015

MOR San Francisco Debut

Temple Emanu-El, San Francisco

Spotlight on our Sponsors

Thanks to the following organizations for their support of our 17th season:

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

Classical KING FM, for their in-kind support

Grand Hyatt Hotel, gracious host of our guest artists

Encore Media Group, for their in-kind media sponsorship

Support MOR on Giving Tuesday

Music of Remembrance has joined #GivingTuesday, an effort that will harness the collective power of charities, businesses, families and individuals to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world. In the spirit of the season, please consider making a gift to Music of Remembrance -

Click here to learn more.

Every gift counts! Thank you for your generous support!

Artistic Director's Message

Dear Friends,

Behind every piece of music we present there lies a story that needs to be told. At our recent concert on November 9th at Benaroya Hall, we explored the lives and works of two composers from the Nazi-occupied Netherlands: Leo Smit and Dick Kattenburg. If you were there, you surely remember how the audience was swept away by the youthful Kattenburg's captivating Tap Dance and his engaging Escapades. You can click here to watch them again or see them for the first time.

I want you to be the first to know about a very special program on January 27th. That date marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and to mark this important moment in history MOR will offer a commemoration concert at Benaroya Hall. The 5:00 pm event is free and open to the entire community, so I urge you to sign up early early for a complimentary ticket. You'll find more details below. You'll also find information about a special ticket offer for the two exciting concerts that remain in our regular season.

I'll look forward to seeing and hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Mina

Founder & Artistic Director, Music of Remembrance

MOR to Present Free Concert at Benaroya Hall

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

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, Music of Remembrance (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.

Click here to learn more!

Experience 2 Concerts for just $75!

For a limited time only,
experience 2 amazing concerts for just $75!

When you purchase tickets to The Golem and After Life before December 1st, 2014, you receive 10% off ticket prices plus a reduced processing fee! Give your friends and family the gift of an unforgettable concert experience at Benaroya Hall.

2 Concerts for $75 includes...

1 ticket to The Golem on March 30th, 2015, featuring the classic 1920s silent film and guest conductor Guenter Buchwald ($40 value)

1 ticket to the world premiere of After Life on May 11, 2015, a brand new MOR commissioned opera by Tom Cipullo and David Mason ($40 value)

Reduced processing fee ($10 value)

Click here to purchase tickets now!

Don't wait - this offer is only valid until December 1st!

Out of Darkness Garners Rave Reviews

MOR's latest CD Out of Darkness is in the running for a Grammy nomination! We'll keep you updated on the results, but in the meantime check out the latest rave reviews:

"This is a disc to savour and return to for the beauty of the music, for the excellence of the performances and - most of all - for the message. Never forget the sufferings of millions of innocent people."

- G�ran Forsling, MusicWeb International

Read the latest reviews here.

Jewish Life in Germany: Past, Present and Future

Artistic Director Mina Miller & MOR Executive Advisor avid Sabritt, program participants

Group photo: American Jewish Committee Berlin with CEO Deidre Berger

MOR was one of eight organizations in North America invited to Berlin by the German government to participate in the week-long program "Jewish Life in Germany: Past, Present and Future." The schedule included in-depth briefings at the Interior and Foreign Ministries, extended conversations with leaders of educational and human rights organizations, and opportunities to spend time with members of Berlin's growing Jewish community. For many of us it will always be difficult to visit Germany without being haunted by historical memories and our personal ghosts. But one can only be impressed by the honesty of today's Germany in confronting its own past, and by the consistency of its efforts to build a democratic and tolerant society. We're grateful to to the German government for hosting us for this enriching and enlightening experience.