Music of Remembrance

Led by Artistic Director Mina Miller, Music of Remembrance (MOR) fills a unique cultural role in Seattle and throughout the United States by remembering Holocaust musicians and their art through musical performances, educational programs, musical recordings, and commissions of new works.

Since its 1998-99 inaugural year, MOR has presented two major concerts annually at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, marking the anniversary of Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) each fall and Holocaust Remembrance Day each spring.

Since 2005-06, MOR’s outreach series Sparks of Glory has combined free public concerts with commentary by Artistic Director Mina Miller, reaching beyond the concert hall through performance residencies around Seattle, and in-school visits to high schools and colleges.

Equity Statement

"Music of Remembrance is a performing arts organization focused on human rights and social justice. Founded in 1998, it has evolved from an initial focus on Holocaust remembrance to honoring the resilience of all people excluded or persecuted for their faith, ethnicity, gender or sexuality. ​​​​​​​ MOR is admired around the world for its leadership in commissioning and premiering new works by leading composers, including chamber ensembles, song cycles, choral works, dance music, film scores, musical dramas, and full-length operas. Its online concerts, nine CDs, two opera DVDs, three documentary films, and many outreach programs have added to the impact experienced by live audiences. Its annual David Tonkonogui Memorial Award for Young Artists nurtures new generations of young musicians who seek to address human rights issues through their art."

For more information about Music of Remembrance's commitment to equity and racial justice, view their full equity statement.