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Ep 520: Ordinary Heroes | hmTv

In this powerful episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with acclaimed composer David Winkler for a deeply moving conversation about music, memory, and humanity.

Winkler shares the inspiration behind Symphony of Hope and its roots in the Violins of Hope—instruments that carry the stories of the Holocaust and now serve as a bridge to future generations. Together, Bernie and David explore how music can transcend language, connect cultures, and create meaningful dialogue across faiths and communities.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Winkler breaks down the creative vision behind his compositions, including Adriatica and his Fantasy Quintet commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet. He offers rare insight into the mind of a composer—how music is built, how it communicates emotion, and how it can guide audiences through a shared human experience.

From inspiring young students to generating real support for organizations like the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, the Long Island Concert Orchestra, and the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, this episode highlights the true power of the arts to heal, educate, and unite.

This is more than a conversation about music—it’s a conversation about purpose, legacy, and the future of humanity.

Tune in and experience how one composer is using sound to bring the world closer together.

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