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Jessica Duchen
Thursday 11th March 2010
Meet Alice Sommer Herz, 106
I have a piece in this week's JC about Alice Sommer Herz, aged 106 - pianist, Terezin survivor, eternal optimist and the subject of a very beautiful portrait film by Christopher Nupen that's just out on DVD. She is absolutely remarkable. It was a privilege to meet her.
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About Jessica Duchen
Jessica Duchen is a music journalist and the author of four novels, two biographies and several stage works. She writes regularly for The Independent and BBC Music Magazine. Her latest novel, Songs of Triumphant Love, is published by Hodder.
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