Amid the horrors of the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War II, a teenager’s musical talent became her lifeline when Nazi officers, seeking entertainment and control, formed an orchestra within the camp. For Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, music evolved to way more than just a passion—it became a means of survival.
But how did a young girl, thrust into such unimaginable darkness, manage to hold on? Click through this gallery to uncover Anita's extraordinary story, from music student to Holocaust survivor, and discover how the power of music helped her endure the unthinkable.