Jewish Culture and Religion in the Wake of the Holocaust as Reflected in Jorge Grundman Isla's Shoah for Solo Violin and Sacred Temple
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Date
2024
Authors
Jett, Ian McKenzie
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University of Oregon
Abstract
The Shoah for Solo Violin and Sacred Temple by Spanish composer, Jorge Grundman
Isla, is a six-movement work that commemorates the atrocities of the Holocaust. Composed in
2017, this piece is massive in scope and takes 90 minutes to perform. It is informed by historical
events and is inspired by the Jewish people's celebration of the Arts and humanity, in the midst
of their genocide. In this document, I will analyze Grundman’s work and discuss its
commemorative elements. I will approach the Shoah in three areas: historical breakdown,
thematic analysis through the inspiration from J.S. Bach’s “Chaconne” from his Partita no. 2 in
D minor and Philip Glass Violin Concerto no. 1, and Grundman’s inspiration from Holocaust
Museums. A deep dive into the background of this large-scale work enhances a better
understanding of the work by performer and listener alike. Elements such as the Shoah
songbook, wartime sound effects, and harmonic chaos cultivate the listening experience.
Description
67 pages
Keywords
jewish culture, violin, holocaust, Jorge Grundman Isla, Shoah, commemoration