The World is Big, But It Has No Place for Us: Music and Violence
Type: Lecture
Venue: NAH401
Date: 12 - 12 May 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Language: English
Speaker
Anna Shternshis
University of Toronto
Event Details
What kind of music emerges in conditions of war, exile, and violence? Does it help people cope, provide distraction, or document lived experience? Drawing on case studies from World War II, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Israel–Gaza war, this seminar explores how both amateur and professional musicians respond to violence through creative expression, examining works produced during conflict and in its immediate aftermath.
Registration Link/ Event Page
https://www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/~ant/event/seminar-the-world-is-big-but-it-has-no-place-for-us-music-and-violence/
Enquires
anthropology@cuhk.edu.hk
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