Strings of Hope

Violins that survived the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima come together in performance for the first time. Through film, spoken word, and live music, Strings of Hope brings forward the stories connected to these instruments and the musicians who once played them, tracing journeys that span Hiroshima, Vienna, Warsaw, and Shanghai.
Created by cellist and producer Udi Bar-David, this multimedia program features violin virtuosos Niv Ashkenazy and Mio Imai with an international ensemble. The result is a rare, deeply human event that honors what was endured and carries forward resilience, courage, and hope.

This performance is supported in part by
Lafayette College Bicentennial Academic Fund · Lafayette College Film and Media Studies · Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley · Lehigh Valley JAJAJA · Bethlehem Tondabayashi Sister City Commission · The Judith and Stanley Walker Family Foundation