Alice Herz-Sommer

Alice Herz-Sommer was a renowned Israeli classical pianist born in 1903 in Czechoslovakia. Her life's work spanned multiple fields, including music performance and education. As a pianist, she demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to her craft. In addition to her performance career, Herz-Sommer also worked as a music teacher, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.

Herz-Sommer's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and tremendous challenges. She survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp, a experience that had a profound impact on her life. After living in Israel for 40 years, she relocated to London in 1986, where she would reside for the remainder of her life. Herz-Sommer held the distinction of being the world's oldest known Holocaust survivor at the age of 110, until this title was bestowed upon Yisrael Kristal. She passed away in 2014, leaving behind a legacy as a talented musician and an inspiration to those who knew her story.