Repairing an 1883 Violin that Made it Out of the Holocaust
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This emotional video tells the true story behind a damaged 19th-century German violin that was originally owned by our guests grandfather, before being passed down to her aunt who was tragically sent to Auschwitz in 1939. The mission is to meticulously restore this antique violin, which carries not just wear and tear, but unimaginable history. Join us as we carefully fix the broken pieces, glue, chisel, polish and tune this violin back to its former glory, while honoring the incredible journey this instrument has been on.
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This is the 2nd time I've watched this in the past week. I thought I left a comment the 1st time around but I didn't. I'm 80 yrs old and have lived with that war all my life. The death tolls in those camps were inhumane to say the least. its unfathomable the treatments and death that went on there. so the history of that violin is heartfelt to say the least. I"m surprised it survived the came as well as it's owner. The sad part is the generation that 's out there today has very little knowledge of those atrocities. God bless and keep all 6 million souls that were lost. and bless their survivors. ECF
The Repair Shop is a tremendous show. Thanks to all who embrace it!
As a player of violins all my life ,I'm 66 now And own 2 violins 1 200 and one 400+ years old this hits a deep cord with me .
Johns workmanship is so fascinating to watch. He works with precision. What a lovely show and thanks to all for sharing this story.
How moving.
I watched the original showing on TV and now watching it on KZhead still brings tears. Bless her.
This lady came to the bungalow complex i live at, today. A very interesting, and moving story. She was selling books on her story, my mother bought one.
What an amazing story! It's wonderful to see such craftsmen at work!
Master craft men and womens there love the show
I love this show, they always amaze me
Amazing storie 😊
Holacaust surviving stringed iinstruments- see Violins of Hope Project
An item without such stories will probably never make it into the show. 🙂 I dont need such stories.
So why watch and then comment too?
What a strange comment!