Born today was Otto Klemperer,
Conducted Beethoven’s “The Emperor”
Played by pianist Barenboim,
And others, pardon the expression, goyim.
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I'm Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I'm enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I'm an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
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That reminded me that in fact, Otto was one of the many musicians, artists, and intellectuals who had to flee Nazism, as verified by his obit.*
Of course, we know Werner better, and the conceit of Hogan's Heroes was that all the Nazis were Jews (and some of the prisoners, too).
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