Viktor Ullmann

Viktor Ullmann was a Czech composer and conductor born in 1898, known for his innovative music blending classical and modern influences. His work was shaped by the vibrant cultural life of Prague and his Jewish heritage. During World War II, he was imprisoned in Auschwitz concentration camp, where he continued composing despite terrible conditions. Ullmann’s music expresses deep emotion, resilience, and the human spirit’s capacity to endure suffering. He was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944, but his compositions, rediscovered after the war, are celebrated for their originality and emotional power.