- Summary
- Videotape testimony of Jorge G., who was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1931, an only child. He recalls many relatives playing the violin, including his parents; studying violin with his uncle from an early age; attending a Jewish gymnasium; his preoccupation with playing and performing music; German invasion in March 1944; food shortages; ghettoization; his father's appointment as ghetto pharmacist and his as a messenger; the ubiquitous presence of the Arrow Cross, who abused and killed Jews; liberation by Soviet troops; returning to their apartment; attending music school beginning in 1948; marriage in 1956; escaping with his wife during the uprising; joining an uncle in Venezuela; his parents joining them; his career as a musician; emigration to the United States after his father's death; and his career as a musician. Mr. G. documents nine close relatives who were killed during the Holocaust; shows documents and photographs; and discusses not sharing his experiences with his children.
- Author/Creator
- G., Jorge, 1931-
- Published
- New Haven, Conn. : Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, 2015
- Interview Date
- November 19 and December 8, 2015.
- Locale
- Hungary
Budapest
Budapest (Hungary)
Venezuela
- Cite As
- Jorge G. Holocaust Testimony (HVT-4486). Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, Yale University Library.
- Other Authors/Editors
- Katz, Barbara Hadley, interviewer.
Millen, Susan, interviewer.
Rudof, Joanne Weiner, interviewer.
