Lament for Rosa: Frederick Stocken combines piano music and memory in Fürth
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A piano concert as a musical exploration
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Jewish Museum Franconia in Fürth transforms into a place of remembrance: During the matinee Lament for Rosa, British composer and organist Frederick Stocken connects his piano work with the history of his family. Christopher Skelton Foord accompanies the concert as part of the commemoration of the Night of Broken Glass on November 9, 1938.
Between piano keys and family history
At the center is an intense lament that was originally composed for strings. The work is dedicated to Stocken's grandmother Rosa Bechhöfer, who lived with her sisters on Hirschenstraße in Fürth, was deported to Auschwitz, and murdered there. The music opens a sensitive space between loss, memory, and rediscovery.
A remembrance matinee at the Jewish Museum Franconia
The event takes place as part of the exhibition The Women of Hirschenstraße. Frederick Stocken presents his work at the piano, merging musical orchestration, personal family biography, and historical context into a unique concert experience. The calm acoustics of the museum create a focused atmosphere where every sound has an immediate impact.
Music that makes history audible
With his clear musical concept, Stocken guides the audience through a personal exploration. The piano becomes a resonance space for grief and memory, while the stage performance makes the biographical background of the piece directly palpable. The matinee focuses on Jewish life in Fürth and the responsibility to keep history alive.
Conclusion: A concert of quiet, lasting tones
Lament for Rosa invites visitors as a one-hour remembrance matinee with piano music, historical reflection, and an intense live atmosphere. Admission is free, and prior registration by email is recommended. Those who want to experience music as a connecting language between the past and present should witness this special morning live at the Jewish Museum Franconia.
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