“80 Roses” – A Musical Celebration of Joy and Reconciliation

80 years after Auschwitz, in the cloister: a moving encounter of cultures through music.

Camera, editing & production: Raphael Zubler

This September, the Roma ensemble Ssassa brought together Sinti musicians, Jewish artists, and a rapper with a disability for a deeply moving and unforgettable concert tour — marking 80 years after Auschwitz. Across four Swiss cities, audiences experienced powerful moments of connection, healing, and joy.

A vibrant celebration with the 80 Roses Ensemble:
Christian Fotsch – oud, guitar, vocals
Denis Zekirov – trumpet
Abdul Kadir Erdogan – percussion
Meryem Anachkova – vocals
Markus Reinhard – violin
Rudi Rumstajn – guitar
Omer Nevo – vocals, guitar
Sarita Duracell – rap
Ruven Bar Ephraim (rabbi) – vocals
Viviane Egli – reading

Organized by:
Viviane Egli, Primafila AG
Christian Fotsch, Wow

The Memorial Concerts are a non-profit project, made possible by the generous support of:
Canton of Schaffhausen
Canton St. Gallen (St. Gallen Plus)
Canton Zurich
Ernst Göhner Stiftung
Migros Kulturprozent
Stiftung Zukunft für Schweizer Fahrende
Schweizerische Interpretengesellschaft
Suisa
Rotary Clubs Schaffhausen
Rotary Club Luzern
Evangelische Kirche des Kantons Schaffhausen

Our sincere thanks go to our supporters, as well as to our local partners and helpers in St. Gallen, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, and Zurich.

Further information:
Viviane Egli, egli@primafila-cm.com,+41 79 206 64 07
Christian Fotsch, christian@ssassa.ch, +41 76 319 00 18

Further concerts are being planned for 2027 — we’re already looking forward to seeing you then!

Impressions of recent concerts: