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| | occupation = Musician | | occupation = Musician | ||
| | spouse = {{marriage|Helen Rosner|1943}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Helen Rosner|1943}} | ||
| | children = 2 | | children = 2, including Anna Rosner Blay | ||
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| '''Leopold "Leo" Rosner''' (26 June 1918 – 10 October 2008) was a ]-born Australian musician. Rosner, who was ], survived the ] in ] during World War II by playing his ] for ] officials. This earned the attention of ], who saved his life.<ref name="mhs">{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/news/schindlers-man-dies/story-fna7dq6e-1111117786750|title=Oskar Schindler survivor dies in Melbourne|last=Campbell|first=James|date=2008-10-19|work=]|publisher=|accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> His story became known after Australian author ]'s 1982 novel, '']'', was adapted into ]'s Oscar-winning film, '']''.<ref name="mhs" /> He appeared in the |
'''Leopold "Leo" Rosner''' (26 June 1918 – 10 October 2008) was a ]-born Australian musician. Rosner, who was ], survived the ] in ] during World War II by playing his ] for ] officials. This earned the attention of ], who saved his life.<ref name="mhs">{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/news/schindlers-man-dies/story-fna7dq6e-1111117786750|title=Oskar Schindler survivor dies in Melbourne|last=Campbell|first=James|date=2008-10-19|work=]|publisher=|accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> His story became known after Australian author ]'s 1982 novel, '']'', was adapted into ]'s Oscar-winning film, '']''.<ref name="mhs" /> He appeared in the epilogue of the film at the Schindler's grave on ].<ref name="mhs" /> | ||
| == Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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| == The Holocaust == | == The Holocaust == | ||
| Rosner was a successful ] artist and entertainer in Kraków, ] by the time the country was ] and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1939.<ref name=mhs/> The Rosner family fled to the rural town of ], where they played in barns for food. They were soon caught and sent to the ], where they lived in cramped and dangerous conditions. Leo continued to play music with his brother, Henry Rosner, who played the violin |
Rosner was a successful ] artist and entertainer in Kraków, ] by the time the country was ] and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1939.<ref name=mhs/> The Rosner family fled to the rural town of ], where they played in barns for food. They were soon caught and sent to the ], where they lived in cramped and dangerous conditions. Leo continued to play music with his brother, Henry Rosner, who played the violin. They played at the ghetto's cafes, which is where he met his wife, Helen (born 1924)<ref name=":0" />. They were married on January 17, 1943, but on his wedding night Leo was deported to ], alone. Helen was deported to the Płaszów later.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/a-hit-on-schindlers-music-list-20081202-6pt8.html|title=A hit on Schindler's music list|last=Blay|first=Anna Rosner|date=2008-12-03|website=]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
| While at Płaszów, Rosner, along with his brother Henry, were forced to perform for the notorious commandant ].<ref name="mhs" /> | While at Płaszów, Rosner, along with his brother Henry, were forced to perform for the notorious commandant ].<ref name="mhs" /> | ||
| Rosner's talent with his accordion earned him the attention of ]. Schindler had Rosner moved to his ] in ], ], in 1945.<ref name="mhs" /> However, Rosner's wife, Helen, along with the other female Schindlerjuden, was transferred to the notorious ].<ref name="mhs" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31132329|title=Schindler's legacy : true stories of the list survivors|last=Brecher|first=Elinor J|publisher=Plume|others=|year=1994|isbn=0525939415|location=New York, NY|pages=1-38|oclc=31132329}}</ref> Schindler had her |
Rosner's talent with his accordion earned him the attention of ]. Schindler had Rosner moved to his ] in ], ], in 1945.<ref name="mhs" /> However, Rosner's wife, Helen, along with the other female '']'', was transferred to the notorious ].<ref name="mhs" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31132329|title=Schindler's legacy : true stories of the list survivors|last=Brecher|first=Elinor J|publisher=Plume|others=|year=1994|isbn=0525939415|location=New York, NY|pages=1-38|oclc=31132329}}</ref> After a harrowing few weeks, Schindler had her and the other women transferred out. The couple was reunited at Schindler's camp, the ], where they remained until the end of World War II.<ref name="mhs" /> | ||
| == Post World War II == | == Post World War II == | ||
| Leo and Helen Rosner immigrated to Australia in 1949 and settled in Melbourne.<ref name=mhs/><ref>{{cite web|title=Anna Blay Official Web Site|url=http://ablay.customer.netspace.net.au|publisher=Anna Blay|accessdate=25 January 2014}}</ref> He worked as a musician and eventually fronted a twelve piece band.<ref name=mhs/> He continued to perform into his eighties.<ref name=mhs/> He was well known in the Melbourne musician business as well as in the Australian ] community. | Leo and Helen Rosner immigrated to Australia in 1949 and settled in Melbourne.<ref name=mhs/><ref>{{cite web|title=Anna Blay Official Web Site|url=http://ablay.customer.netspace.net.au|publisher=Anna Blay|accessdate=25 January 2014}}</ref> He worked as a musician and eventually fronted a twelve piece band.<ref name=mhs/> He continued to perform into his eighties.<ref name=mhs/> He was well known in the Melbourne musician business as well as in the Australian ] community. | ||
| The couple had two daughters |
The couple had two daughters, Anna and Frances.<ref name=mhs/> | ||
| Rosner suffered from ] during his later years, but was able to perform at his and Helen's 65th ] celebration in 2008.<ref name=mhs/> | Rosner suffered from ] during his later years, but was still able to perform at his and Helen's 65th ] celebration in 2008.<ref name=mhs/> | ||
| == Death == | == Death == | ||
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| His funeral was held at Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in ].<ref name=mhs/> | His funeral was held at Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in ].<ref name=mhs/> | ||
| His wife, Helen, died in 2010, at age 86.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/saved-from-holocaust-by-spouses-talent-and-schindlers-list-20101228-19980.html|title=Saved from Holocaust by spouse's talent and Schindler's list|last=Blay|first=Anna Rosner|date=2010-12-28|website=]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref> | His wife, Helen Rosner, died in 2010, at age 86.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/saved-from-holocaust-by-spouses-talent-and-schindlers-list-20101228-19980.html|title=Saved from Holocaust by spouse's talent and Schindler's list|last=Blay|first=Anna Rosner|date=2010-12-28|website=]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 01:36, 21 September 2018
| Leo Rosner | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1918-06-26)June 26, 1918 Kraków, Poland |
| Died | October 10, 2008(2008-10-10) (aged 90) Melbourne, Australia |
| Resting place | Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Springvale Cemetery |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Spouse |
Helen Rosner (m. 1943) |
| Children | 2, including Anna Rosner Blay |
Leopold "Leo" Rosner (26 June 1918 – 10 October 2008) was a Polish-born Australian musician. Rosner, who was Jewish, survived the Holocaust in Nazi concentration camps during World War II by playing his accordion for Nazi officials. This earned the attention of Oskar Schindler, who saved his life. His story became known after Australian author Thomas Keneally's 1982 novel, Schindler's Ark, was adapted into Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning film, Schindler's List. He appeared in the epilogue of the film at the Schindler's grave on Mount Zion.
Early life
Rosner was born in Kraków, Poland, in 1918. He was one of nine children within a family that performed in the music business.
The Holocaust
Rosner was a successful cabaret artist and entertainer in Kraków, Poland by the time the country was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1939. The Rosner family fled to the rural town of Tyniece, where they played in barns for food. They were soon caught and sent to the Kraków Ghetto, where they lived in cramped and dangerous conditions. Leo continued to play music with his brother, Henry Rosner, who played the violin. They played at the ghetto's cafes, which is where he met his wife, Helen (born 1924). They were married on January 17, 1943, but on his wedding night Leo was deported to Płaszów concentration camp, alone. Helen was deported to the Płaszów later.
While at Płaszów, Rosner, along with his brother Henry, were forced to perform for the notorious commandant Amon Göth.
Rosner's talent with his accordion earned him the attention of Oskar Schindler. Schindler had Rosner moved to his camp in Brněnec, Czech Protectorate, in 1945. However, Rosner's wife, Helen, along with the other female Schindlerjuden, was transferred to the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp. After a harrowing few weeks, Schindler had her and the other women transferred out. The couple was reunited at Schindler's camp, the Brünnlitz labor camp, where they remained until the end of World War II.
Post World War II
Leo and Helen Rosner immigrated to Australia in 1949 and settled in Melbourne. He worked as a musician and eventually fronted a twelve piece band. He continued to perform into his eighties. He was well known in the Melbourne musician business as well as in the Australian Holocaust survivors community.
The couple had two daughters, Anna and Frances.
Rosner suffered from Alzheimer's disease during his later years, but was still able to perform at his and Helen's 65th wedding anniversary celebration in 2008.
Death
Leo Rosner died on 10 October 2008, at the age of 90, of complications from Alzheimer's disease in Melbourne, Australia. He was survived by his wife, Helen Rosner, who was 84 years old at the time of Leo's death. Rosner was also survived by his two daughters, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
His funeral was held at Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in Springvale, Victoria.
His wife, Helen Rosner, died in 2010, at age 86.
References
- ^ Campbell, James (19 October 2008). "Oskar Schindler survivor dies in Melbourne". Melbourne Herald Sun. Retrieved 7 November 2008.
- ^ Blay, Anna Rosner (28 December 2010). "Saved from Holocaust by spouse's talent and Schindler's list". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - Blay, Anna Rosner (3 December 2008). "A hit on Schindler's music list". The Age. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - Brecher, Elinor J (1994). Schindler's legacy : true stories of the list survivors. New York, NY: Plume. pp. 1–38. ISBN 0525939415. OCLC 31132329.
- "Anna Blay Official Web Site". Anna Blay. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
External links
- Australian Jewish News: Musician saved by Schindler dies at 90
- The Age: A hit on Schindler's music list
- Leo Rosner at IMDb