In My Father's Footsteps-A Daughter's Search for Answers 

This is the first segment of Musical Roots.
My father died when I was quite young so I never had the chance to really know him as an adult.This is the story of discovering the man I called “Abba” (Hebrew for father) by tracing his journey through life.
Born in Soviet Russia in 1923, my father’s life unfolded as a fantastic portrayal of courage and perseverance in pursuing his dreams. My search for answers uncovered his many roles and adventures: WWII as a medic in the Russian army, serving as a doctor in a DP camp in Berlin's Russian sector, a daring escape from Stalin’s clutches to Foehrenwald DP camp in the American sector, a brief time in Argentina, recruited to the newly formed Israel, and finally to America where I was born.
The music presented in this recital will reflect what I was able to learn about his life, the places he lived, joys and hardships, and his final years.
Music: Liadov Prelude on a Russian Theme
Performed by: Sandra Shapiro
Recorded live: 5/4/2017