Documentary Music History

Emerging from the Shadows: Rediscovering the Legacies of Weinberg & Korngold

2026
A story of resilience through music
Trailer
How do artists keep creating even in the darkest of times? How did the life-altering events of World War II shape our musical landscape up to today? This documentary uncovers the poignant stories of Mieczyslaw Weinberg and Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Two 20th-century composers of profound artistry, whose legacy is only recently being rediscovered after having been overshadowed in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Release Date
2026-02-12
Status
Released
Original Title
Emerging from the Shadows: Rediscovering the Legacies of Weinberg & Korngold
Runtime
52 min
Original Language
DE
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images
Overview
How do artists keep creating even in the darkest of times? How did the life-altering events of World War II shape our musical landscape up to today? This documentary uncovers the poignant stories of Mieczyslaw Weinberg and Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Two 20th-century composers of profound artistry, whose legacy is only recently being rediscovered after having been overshadowed in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Comments
The comment field is only for members. Login, Register