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Author:   Nelly Ben-Or MBE
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Weight:   0.367kg
ISBN:  

9781350241602

ISBN 10:   1350241601
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   25 February 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements PART I: THE WAR YEARS 1 September 1939 - Nazis invade Poland Beginnings of the Nightmare In the Ghetto and Escape Continuous Hiding Warsaw A Brief Haven of Peace Trembacka Street, Warsaw Warsaw Uprising Proszkow - Semi-Freedom The Last Winter of the War End of Nazi Occupation Beginning of New Life PART II: JOURNEYS THROUGH LIFE 13. Fulfilment through Learning 14. New influences - literature 15. Jasia, Poldi, Julian 16. To the promised land - Israel 17. Henrietta Michaelson and the Jerusalem Music Academy 18. The Mozart Competition and Public Concerts 19. Marriage to Gabi Ben-Or 20. Death of Henrietta PART III: ENGLAND FROM 1960 21. London - the Alexander Technique 22. Shadows from the Past - Inner Illness 23. Married to Roger Clynes 24. Various Journeys 25. Reflections Appendices

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An extraordinary biography of an extraordinary life ... the book is beautifully written, relating the various horrors and adventures clearly, simply, intelligently and with great compassion for all the actors in this terrible drama ... I thoroughly recommend this truly outstanding book of a truly uplifting life. * Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique * Nelly Ben-Or offers her own life experiences in this unique memoir which is testimony to an extraordinary life and illustrates the strength of the human condition when faced with adversity ... A most moving tale which should be read by people from all walks of life, and especially pianists. * Piano Journal *

Author Information

Nelly Ben-Or MBE is a distinguished pianist and piano teacher. Born in Poland, she survived the Holocaust and now lives in London. She teaches in the keyboard department at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has broadcast frequent recitals for the BBC, performed at major concert venues in the UK and in many countries overseas. In 1963 she qualified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique - the first professional pianist to do so. She is now internationally-recognised as a leading exponent of the technique. She regularly gives masterclasses at music conservatoires, universities and at her own twice-yearly international courses in London. She regularly gives talks about her Holocaust experience, especially around Holocaust Memorial Day.

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