Muffled Voices Festival: Baruch's Silence by Ella Milch-Sheriff

November 22, 2025 7:00 pm

The Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

The Muffled Voices Festival presents the U.S. premiere of the one-act chamber opera 'Baruch's Silence' by Ella Milch-Sheriff. This deeply moving work, based on a Holocaust survivor's diary, explores themes of trauma, silence, and the journey toward forgiveness through hauntingly beautiful music and dramatic intensity.

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Why We Like It

  • Witness the powerful story of a Holocaust survivor's experience through this thought-provoking opera.
  • Acclaimed international artists and an orchestra bring this underrepresented story to life on stage.
  • Renowned opera director Elizaveta Korneeva stages this unforgettable and emotionally resonant performance.

Who Should Attend

This event will appeal to those interested in powerful stories of resilience, opera enthusiasts, and audiences seeking to discover underrepresented narratives in the arts.

In the Spotlight

Ella Milch-Sheriff

The composer of 'Baruch's Silence', a deeply moving one-act chamber opera based on a Holocaust survivor's diary.

Elizaveta Korneeva

The renowned opera director who stages this powerful and emotionally resonant performance.

About the Venue

The Maryland Theatre

A historic venue located in Hagerstown, MD, offering an intimate and welcoming atmosphere for this thought-provoking performance.

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