Monday, May 14, 2007

German Jews can't play Beethoven

A new decree forbids Jews from playing music composed by Mozart or Beethoven during German Cultural events. Being a musician is not an uncommon profession for many Jews. It may be another way to prevent Jews from making a living in their chosen profession and force them into poverty.

Beethoven and Mozart are both highly revered and honored Germanic composers. Mozart it may be noted was from Salzburg, Austria and was not a subject of the Holy Roman Empire but of the Hapsburg Empire. In addition, Beethoven spent much of his lifetime in Austria. Neither would have spent much time caring about their nationality as Germans.