The Violin of the Shoah — Lest We Forget
The concert for Holocaust Remembrance Day for the schools of Isernia
About Violin of the Shoah Isernia
A violin that tells the Shoah
On the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Isernia, the capital of Molise, hosts the concert 'The Violin of the Shoah – Lest We Forget'. At the heart of the event is an instrument of extraordinary symbolic value: the violin that belonged to Eva Maria Levy, a young musician deported and murdered at Auschwitz, now played to give voice back to the victims of Nazi persecution.
The performers
The violin is played by Alessandra Sonia Romano, a violinist of Isernia origins, accompanied on the piano by Sandra Conte, a composer and professor at the Conservatory of Cuneo, winner of the 'Alma Rosé' competition with a composition dedicated to the children of Terezín. The dialogue between the two instruments transforms the concert into an emotional and educational journey.
Memory entrusted to the young
The initiative, promoted by the Prefecture of Isernia with the Municipality, the provincial School Office, and the local Pro Loco, is particularly aimed at students, who are the protagonists of the event at the '10 September 1943' Auditorium. The concert is part of the calendar of territorial initiatives for Remembrance Day and is also open to the public, confirming the commitment of the Isernia community to not forget.
Violin of the Shoah Isernia — edition 2026
On January 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM, the '10 September 1943' Auditorium in Isernia hosted the concert 'The Violin of the Shoah – Lest We Forget' for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Violinist Alessandra Sonia Romano performed with the violin that belonged to Eva Maria Levy, deported and murdered at Auschwitz, accompanied on piano by Sandra Conte. The event, promoted by the Prefecture of Isernia with the Municipality, the provincial School Office, and the Pro Loco, was attended by approximately 500 students. Admission was free and also open to the public.
Programme Violin of the Shoah Isernia 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — '10 September 1943' Auditorium
- 10:30 AM — Concert 'The Violin of the Shoah – Lest We Forget'
- Violin: Alessandra Sonia Romano (with the instrument belonging to Eva Maria Levy)
- Piano: Sandra Conte
- Event particularly dedicated to students (approx. 500 present)
Highlights Violin of the Shoah Isernia 2026
Eva Maria Levy's violin, deported to Auschwitz, played by Alessandra Sonia Romano; the participation of approximately 500 students.
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Practical information — Violin of the Shoah Isernia
How to get there
The '10 September 1943' Auditorium is located in Isernia, reachable by car via the SS17 and SS650 Trignina roads and by train on the Rome-Campobasso-Isernia line.
Tips
The event is free and open to the public as well as school groups. It is advisable to arrive early given the large student participation.
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Where does it take place — Violin of the Shoah Isernia
Auditorium '10 Settembre 1943'
Auditorium 10 Settembre 1943, 86170 Isernia