In this powerful evening of music and art – Camarada Chamber ensemble celebrates the sanctuary of a very special place in Southern California – the Villa Aurora. The Villa Aurora is located in Los Angeles and has been used as a haven for artists of all kinds throughout its existence. It is the former home of the German-Jewish author Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife Marta. Spirit. Struggle. Triumph. celebrates the composers and the story of those who gathered at the Villa Aurora.

Prepare to be mesmerized by Andrea Overturf, principal english horn of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, in her first appearance with Camarada. The evening of music features many well known Jewish composers whose works are performed and savored by audiences across the globe. The perseverance of all these composers to make music despite oppression is a true feat. History will come to life in Camarada’s Spirit, Struggle, Triumph.