The Buttlars: Surviving through Music in the Time of Racial Madness [Die Buttlars. Überleben durch Musik in der Zeit des Rassenwahns]

ISBN (printed book): 9783910347724

ISBN (EPUB): 9783910347731

Description 

He was of Prussian nobility, she was from a German-Romanian-Jewish family. The musical duo Anita and Egon were in Hamburg during the November pogroms, in Berlin during Hitler's rise to power, in Vienna during its annexation to the Reich, in Zurich at the outbreak of war, and in Amsterdam when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.

Music, careful adaptation to the circumstances, and the strict concealment of Anita's Jewish heritage help them survive these times. They continue to perform, even on Dutch radio, but must constantly weigh up their position. Fear that her secret will be discovered is her constant companion.

Keywords: Buttlars, music, music duo, artist duo, confidence, Anita von Buttlar, Egon von Buttlar, Jewish art, artist books, popular music, Nazi era, National Socialism, persecution, musicians, Jewish, dance music, exile, Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Galati, Zurich, Riga, Milan, Amsterdam, The Hague, true story, reconstruction, factual report, November pogrom, Second World War, racial laws, resistance, Netherlands, escape, Third Reich, Netherlands, Metropol, Reichshof, Piccolo, Alhambra, Hamdorff, Figaro, Hofburg

About the authors

Carla van Beers and Dirk Alberti are artists, researchers, and authors specializing in family archives and historical narratives. Carla developed the "Matria Circle" to depict female ancestors, while Dirk contributes his experience in archival research and historical publications. Together, they live in a house steeped in history—the former home of the persecuted pianist duo Die Buttlars —and bring their story to life in their books.

Further links

Blog post about the book

Website of the author Carla van Beers

Historical information about the musician duo Buttlars

E-book information