Many believe Germany’s annexation into Austria in 1938 was the catalyst for the start of World War II. Watch more WWII: The Complete History on discovery+ : https://bit.ly/3zPUy7P | Love History | Facebook

Written after the harrowing events of Kristallnacht in Germany 1938, A Child of Our Time is a secular oratorio reflecting Tippett’s pacifism and profound call for peace. We caught up with RCM Chorus director Mariana Rosas about the context of the work, and how she has found working on it with RCM musicians. Part of our Autumn Season’s theme of Defining Moments, A Child of Our Time will be performed by the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in two sold-out concerts next week! You can still join us

455K views · 6.2K reactions | "I hope nobody else will ever experience that." Jakob Sanger is one of the few living witnesses of the violent attacks carried out on Jews in 1938 during Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany. He wants to share his experiences to help educate future generations. bbc.in/3nboxB0 | BBC News | Facebook