An Auschwitz survivor’s grandson decides to become German

An Auschwitz survivor’s grandson decides to become German

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norman lebrecht

December 30, 2018

Simon Wallfisch, baritone grandson of the formidable Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, has put in an application for German citizenship.

Anita, 93, has addressed the German Bundestag on the evils of the past.

Simon, a vociferous ant-Brexiteer, says his grandmother approves of his decision.

Watch here.

Comments

  • Allen says:

    Perhaps he should have applied for Greek citizenship, out of solidarity with their 40% unemployed youth.

  • esfir ross says:

    Returning to his cultural roots. Israeli didn’t issue a condemning statement, yet.

  • Nickthefirst says:

    I wonder how many are still so uneducated, and what it takes NOT to forget lessons of history!! The other thing is: nobody limits the freedom of movement for musicians. UK, whether within the EU or outside of it, still remains a free country. It does not become N. Korea!

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