In Midwood's novel, Alma and Miklos find solace in their shared love for music. Their relationship becomes a lifeline in the "hellish place" of the camp. When Miklos learns that his section of the camp—the "Family Camp"—is scheduled for liquidation, he spends his final days obsessively composing a work that will serve as a permanent testament to his love for Alma.
: If you play for stress relief, the gentle flow of "Fur Alma" is far more meditative than the technical demands of Beethoven. fur alma by miklos steinberg better
: A "love song" meant to carry a person's identity and devotion beyond their death. Are there hymns about the Holocaust and war? - Facebook In Midwood's novel, Alma and Miklos find solace