Inspirational, pianist, Holocaust Survivor, Alice Herz-Sommer - 109 years old
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The Lady in Number 6 is one of the most inspirational stories ever told. 109 year old, Alice Herz Sommer, the world's oldest pianist and oldest holocaust survivor, shares her views on how to live a long happy life. She discusses the vital importance of music, laughter and having an optimistic outlook on life. This powerfully inspirational video tells her amazing story of survival and how she managed to use her time in a Nazi concentration camp to empower herself and others with music. See the entire documentary at:
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Update: Alice passed away on Feb. 23, 2014, at the age of 110.
R.I.P., gentle soul.
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Samw year my beloved mom went to Heaven..
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Her spirit and joy will continue to inspire us. Rest in peace Alice.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICE - 110 amazing years
Sad..... :(
My Grandmother was exactly the same, a holocaust survivor, and instilled all of the same beliefs in me about the power of music to overcome. One thing she would always tell me(in her thick accent) was to, "never hate anyone because you never know how good they really are, and they might just be misled."
All they were given to eat was broth with maybe a small pea or bit of carrot, smallest shred of meat if you were really lucky one day, and sometimes old bread. She said she went to her work station everyday, opened her drawer and there would be one piece of fresh bread, meat, and maybe cheese(small enough to hide though.) She would throw it in her mouth as quickly as possible, barely chewing to not be noticed. One lady was publicly hung by her feet over the water and lowered slowly for simply having thread from her own station to fix a piece of wearing clothing. She knew it was a Nazi guard or soldier with the drawer/station keys helping her with the food but she never, ever found out who or told a soul. That would have been of dire consequences to them both. She lived in both the light and unfortunately the extreme darkness the rest of her life so I have much respect for this woman's ability to stay in the light and be so positive. Praises Theodora and Alice, R.I.P.
Your grandmother has a big heart. Great wisdom.
Did your grandmother also speak in Yiddish with you?
Keep the memory alive and keep the stories alive. I'm not a Jewish person, but I've been raised an anti fascist, and with a strong sense of justice. I'm also empathetic, and it's very important that we never forget what has been done to people.
[Edit 2021-01-15]: I didn't mention that I'm Bosnian and that my people went through our own genocide in the 1990's. Even though it wasn't as big and as industrially organized, the main goal was our extermination, by either murder or expulsion, and that was well planned and organized, but they weren't able to finish the job, because we were able to fight back with the little resources and materials we had. I've lost several family members and friends in the war, and I was an 11 year old child when the war began.
@@tinkletink1403 Become a victim of genocide.
How can anyone dislike this story of such a beautiful soul?
Its because they cried because they were sad
It's because they are Nazis.
Unfortunately, there is still an intense hatred of the Jews. Nazis would rather see these beautiful souls destroyed rather than admit to having the slightest tug of empathy in their own hearts.
They dislike them before...no wonder!!!
Because there’s something wrong with a lot of people
"Music is a dream....MUSIC IS A DREAM!"......beautiful.
This beautiful documentary has won the Oscar! Congratulations Alice, you have won!
Such a beautiful soul. Thank you for gracing our planet.
She's a absolute inspiration and delight, I'm so happy she survived to tell her story
What a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace. I'm glad they got a chance to capture her story before she passed.. she is so captivating. Music is God
When did she die
What a beautiful person she is. Inside and out she is a beautiful, kind soul. I am sorry she's no longer with us. The world has lost an absolute treasure...
Every time I feel overwhelmed by life I watch her documentary. The power of music, her own strength, her life just gives me a sense of wholeness
Who could possibly dislike this video?????
She is AMAZING. I had tears in my eyes while i listened to her....
mbear1 those who dislike the video they are truly in denial of the holocaust
She is so optimistic and full of energy. Her mental capacity is like that of a person 30 years her junior. Just amazing.
I watch this a few times a year; anytime I feel overwhelmed by my problems. It helps put me in check.
Alice's joy and positivity after experiencing such atrocities; is beyond inspirational.
All the women in the film are strong, gracious and beautiful.
I am thankful this exists.
What a precious woman. Her hands are beautiful and so is her soul.
We can all learn something from Alice. There is good in everything if we look and listen. She is full of warmth, light and positivity. One of life's good people who are few and far between in this world. . God will look after her.
The music is so beautiful and so is she.
I've been having such horrible thoughts of when my family will pass or even when I will be elderly. this lady has inspired me so much. she didn't give two shizzes. she gave every minute her best go and proved that we all have beautiful souls and love within us.
Well said
RIP Alice, a woman of beauty and courage who will continue to inspire us forever and remind us how precious life is. A life without music would not be life
She's such beautiful spirit. That's why she's blessed with such long live and good health so she can inspire others.
I am 23 years old but one day, if I could have a woman half as optimistic as Alice Herz-Sommer, I will always think she's beautiful no matter how old we get.
"Put as much as you can to you head, because nobody can take it from you." This is going to be what I will teach my children. This documentary is so exceptional. What a wonderful person Alice is! :)
There are people like Alice around us each and very day. We just don't take the time to notice. Keep being the loving and amazing person you are Alice
I've watched the full film more than half a dozen times. Alice Herz-Sommer is my go-to for inspiration, courage, and hope. Alice and the other participants in "The Lady in No. 6" and those in "Defiant Requiem" are my heroes.
RIP Dear Lady, you went through so much in your life. No one will ever hurt you again.
Rest in peace, Alice.
Your story is so touching and beautiful.
Say yes if you loved that she is such an inspirational person. Gorgeous lady...
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Rest in piece Alice, we will never forget you!
What a magnificent person. A magnificent and beautiful life lived. RIP Ms. Herz Sommer.
Magnificent yes - but I think, you have to rethink your beautiful life. Yes it was sometimes beautiful - but she also lived the greatest horrors.
rest in peace Alice.... there are very few like you on this earth....you will be missed.
Thank you! Rest in peace, beautiful soul. In Music we trust.
Still in tears. No words can describe how amazing this is.
I keep coming back to her videos. I just love Alice and her spirit lifts me up! Thank you 🕊✨
So very true. You can be locked in a tiny cell, but if you have music, you're free, may this dear soul rest in peace, god bless her ❤️❤️❤️
I am a pianist. I watch this every morning I wake up. She ... reminds me what I am working for ... When I feel weak ...
She is such a strong, beautiful woman.
Alice has passed away last week at the honorable age of 110, and tonight "The Lady In Number 6" is being reviewed for the Oscars in the short documentary genera. Let us all hope she wins, such a wonderful person deserves to be remembered and recognized worldwide.
She won!
she's amazing. she has total peace and zen like no other ...
Watching this as a piano student makes me so happy, knowing that music will always be there, even if nobody else isn't.
My life is richer now that I have learned about Alice Sommer, the oldest living pianist.
This woman was a Queen.
She had the most beautiful soul
Such an amazing woman. What a honor it would have been to get to listen to her.
This brought me to tears now. I'm watching this during the COVID19 lockdown, from Sao Paulo, Brazil. I'm a guitarrist and singer and music has always been my life. Right now, times are so very difficult with sickness, uncertainty, hopelessness, boredom. But we all have music. Just this week, I talked to an dear elderly lady who is also a pianist and one of the best teacher I've ever had. When I asked how she was doing, if she was ok and healthy, she just replied: "we have music".
Everyday I pick up my guitar and on most days I do a sort of meditation while improvising freely. And just like they said, it takes me places, it soothes my soul and I touch a happy eternity in those moments, in a world much nicer than the one we're living in.
Thanks for sharing that. For some reason, this was on my long watch later list for several years. God knows I had to watch this right now. Thanks for that.
Thank you, ma'am.
Thank You for staying such a long time on earth with us ~*~ Thank you for not becoming bitter . Thanks for all your love .
~*~ Rest in peace ~*~
I saw this film today and it really moved me. LOVED every minute of it. So sad to hear that she has passed away. Thanks for posting.
Aww, thanks for let me know... Amazing person! R.I.P.
Such a sweet soul❤
This made me cry. I wish I could hug this beautiful woman. May this brave beautiful soul Rest in Peace 😭
This story breaks my heart but gives me a different perspective on the whole topic. Look at how happy she is after going through all of that. Also, I had no idea people were saved because of their musical talents.
Because their musical talents served the Nazi purpose of staging an idilyc life in Terezinstadt. Other performers that had the terrible luck of staying in Germany, ghettos in Krakow, Warsaw, etc. weren't needed so they suffered a different fate.
RIP Alice. You inspired us all!
Awww she is so adorable
Rest in eternal peace dear angel Alice.
Her music is so sweet and soul stirring.
One of the bravest and strongest people ever. So loving and wonderful, she brought so much joy into the world. Great genuine person, may Alice rest in peace.
RIP Alice :'(
Very inspiring
Alice, your beautiful soul will live on. You will always be a person I look up to and inspire me. Thank you for this gift
“Put as much as you can into your heads because that’s something nobody can take away from you. […] And this is where music comes in, the importance of music because you can actually have music in your head without anybody knowing it is happening. You can actually go into another world, which is a lot nicer that the world we actually living in.”
This is soooooo beautiful. Thank you to Alice for sharing xo and Frederic Bohbot for making this, What an inspiration and reminder to shine. Going to check out the full documentary after I daydream in some music for a bit. ♪
54 dislikes? seriously, what's wrong with you people?! inspirational! thank you for sharing her story...
They have never suffered.
There will always be haters. Ignore them.
Oscar, well deserved for the documentary of this Amazing Beautiful Lady who appreciated her gift of her life through all the adversity she endured.. R.I.P. Alice x
How can you NOT tear up during this video?
She's such a sweetheart.
Hermosa mujer y exageradamente brillante al declarar a veces somos buenos pero también a veces somos malos y no siempre reconocemos lo malo. Gracias por publicar video y aprender de ancianitos con corazón de oro. Besos al cielo.
She is so beautiful (.:
i love you beyond words Alice Herz Sommer***
ALICE HERZ-SOMMER É A MAIS VELHA PIANISTA DO MUNDO E A MAIS VELHA SOBREVIVENTE DO HOLOCAUSTO.109 ANOS, ELA VIVE EM LONDRES.INSPIRADA NA MÚSICA ELA MOSTRA O PODER DESSA BELA ARTE. COMO ELA MESMA DIZ; " GOD IS MUSIC !" .VEJA ESTE PEQUENO VÍDEO E SE TIVER OPORTUNIDADE, VEJA O FILME QUE É LINDO.
Dear Alice, you truly are an inspiration, and a beautiful human being, may you play the piano for many years to come :)
Even at 109--look at that talent!!
Thank you Alice for sharing your story! Your positivity, passion, and independent spirit are refreshing. I love that she wares Converse All Star's ☺.
Her soul is so young and happy!
Wow… Amazing story RIP... and thanks for inspiring so much hope…
How can someone give a thumbs down that's peak 2019
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What a beautiful soul!
I watch and rewatch this. She is my guru, my spiritual guide. To rise above the loss of everyone she loved - and still to know joy.
Love Alice, watch her videos when I’m feeling down 🤍
Rest in Peace wonderful Alice, may your spirit and story live on forever....
A most heartfelt goodbye to an incredible being.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Made me weep. So profound.
You are home now Alice. I was not lucky enough to know you but you have inspired me in so many ways, thank you.
Pure love to music ....R.I.P.
Thank you so much Alice for the music and inspiration you are an Angel
Goodbye, Goodnight, and G-dBless Alice Herz Sommer. R.I.P. Amein Min Ahava
May you rest in peace sweet, sweet woman.
I'm so thankful this video was done. Thank you. This is the epitome of what one should strive for in life. If I can even channel 2% of her optimism in my life I will have lived a productive life.
Peace, beauty, and love.
Music is beautiful.
Music is God. Thank you Alice , Arthur
Couldn't say better!
OMG the depth of her beautiful soul. thanking her for her contribution and sacrifice
She was so inspirational😍❤️❤️ 😔💙
she is amazing!
Incredible woman of the century. Love and respect from Bangladesh.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful lady how inspiring incredible human beings all of them
Beautiful! Sharing this film with my children today. Just beautiful.
OMG that smile. She is such an inspiration. How can you not just want to hug her!
Simply incredible.
Rest in Peace Alice Hertz Sommer. May you grace heaven with your wisdom and talent for eternity
This lady is an exemple for everyone. What a beautiful person. Congratulation Madam.
"music is god". I am thinking about this now. This sounds very emotional but honest.
The up most wise, beautiful woman alive. Such a beautiful story. She is "the beauty of life".
She is awesome! I wonder , what kind of people vote dislike on this video ?
beautiful
How inspiring when I hear stories like this is when I believe that God sends Angels to the world that even in midst of unimaginable horror they raise above all to show us that light love in the form of music is Hope for the whole of humanity ❤ While there are people in the world like those three ladies We are all saved 🙏 May God bless them for all time ! Thank you for the music 🙏🙏
she made me cry.