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Live From Oscar Hammerstein’s House: a New Album’s Eve Concert
Avi Wisnia performs a livestream concert, live from prolific songwriter Oscar Hammerstein’s home in Doylestown PA, to celebrate the release of his new album “Catching Leaves.” Hear songs from the new album before it is released on platforms everywhere the next day. Put on your favorite autumn sweater, get cozy with a warm drink and settle in to enjoy this free concert in the luxury of your own home. Tune in from anywhere in the world! Visit the Tour Page for streaming details and link.
Poland Part III: Day 0
Music saved him in Auschwitz.
Now, David Wisnia returns to Poland with his family to sing in memory of those lost.
“When he was 16 years old, he lied about his age to escape being killed in Auschwitz. Now 93, David Wisnia will return to his homeland to memorialize those who died in concentration camps during World War II. He will serve as cantor for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Society’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the camp by the Russians on Jan. 27, 1945. The Wisnia family will spend time in Warsaw and Krakow as well as at Auschwitz. “We make sure what he went through is never forgotten.” … [Read More]
my grandfather and his entourage.
with My Polish Wisnia on the plane
a Saba Selfie, the first of many
Live From Oscar Hammerstein’s Living Room
Tune in to my first ever Facebook Live event!
Stream this concert on Facebook from anywhere in the world as Avi Wisnia performs Live from Oscar Hammerstein’s Living Room, at the Highland Farms piano where classics such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King & I and The Sound of Music were written.
Tune in live to www.facebook.com/hammersteincenter
to catch the performance and interview at the piano,
ask questions and comment live!
My Polish Wisnia: Remembering the Holocaust
My grandfather’s story was shared over 22 million times on FB. Now come hear his story of survival in person, plus music that we will perform together, including a song he composed while a prisoner in Auschwitz that I translated into English.
This Spring, i’ll be once again traveling with my grandfather, Cantor and Holocaust survivor David S. Wisnia. We will present several programs reflecting on our recent travels in Poland, commemorating Yom HaShoah – a day of Holocaust Remembrance. Upcoming April engagements include events in New York City, Newtown PA, Williamsport PA, Morgantown WV, Newark DE, and Boston MA. All programs are open to the public, see the tour schedule for more event details.
Read Avi Wisnia’s blog about their recent travels in Poland: #MyPolishWisnia
Watch David Wisnia sing at the 70th Anniversary International Auschwitz Commemoration: video
and see the short film as featured by BuzzFeed Video: video