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The CD release of "Innocent Voices: The Verse of Terezin's Children" consists of original and traditional music composed to a compilation of children's poems (which appear in the 12 page CD insert), that were selected from two well known books: I Never Saw Another Butterfly Published by Schoken Books Inc., New York (1993), Vedem; We Are Children Just The Same Published by The Jewish Publication Society, Philadelphia(1995), "Innocent Voices: The Verse of Terezin1s Children" marks a historic release of new music produced by five-time Grammy nominated producer Joe Ferry. "Innocent Voices" is a remarkable work that combines the heart-wrenching yet life-affirming poetry of the Holocaust's youngest victims - the children of Terezin, with music that reflects both the vast emotion and the musical heritage of history's most infamous event. Terezin was Adolf Hitler1s "model" concentration camp during World War II. Among the everyday people interned, the camp included artists and intellectuals from throughout Europe. Along with these artists came their children. Amidst horror, squalor and depravation, art secretively flourished in Terezin. Among the music, plays, and artwork created, there was the poetry and letters of the children. This poetry has been beautifully molded into song with the help of producer Ferry, who has managed to bring to the world a child1s perspective on life in a Nazi concentration camp. Despair, bewilderment, heartache, hopelessness, love and hope are some of the emotions explored in these songs. The songs run the gamut of beautiful airy solos to full choral arrangements. It is clear that the songs faithfully and respectfully give voice to the surprisingly erudite writings and triumphant spirit of the youngest of victims. Lost Planet Records was founded with the clear purpose of bringing "Innocent Voices" to the attention of the world. For more information about "Innocent Voices", Terezin, or Lost Planet Records, please contact Lost Planet. "Innocent Voices" has been produced with the cooperation of numerous institutions and individuals including The Jewish Museum in Prague, The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and survivors of Terezin.