WW2 music
Terezín ghetto: the extraordinary concentration camp where persecuted Jews created a rich cultural life
Simon Broughton explains how a remarkable creative community emerged in the Jewish ghetto town of Terezín, despite appalling conditions and the grim shadow of Nazi oppression
What happened to classical musicians during World War 2?
Martin Hoyle discusses the Second World War’s effect on musicians
What were the most popular songs during World War II?
Music played a crucial role in boosting morale during World War Two. Songs from both sides of the Atlantic topped the charts, got people on the dance floor and rallied spirits through many dark days and nights on the home front and abroad. Here are ten tunes that kept people going…
What happened to Queen’s Hall?
In 1941, a German incendiary bomb destroyed Queen's Hall, and the jewel in the crown of London’s music venues was lost. Andrew Green tells the story...