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Join us for an intimate musical and reflection event with acclaimed Australian musician Rita Satch.

Frederika “Friedl” Dicker-Brandeis (1898–1944) was an Austrian artist, designer, and educator who studied at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Deported to Terezín in 1942 with her husband, Pavel, she secretly taught art to the camp’s children, using creativity as a way to help them express and process their emotions. She insisted each child sign their own work, preserving their individuality in dehumanizing conditions. Before being deported to Auschwitz in 1944, she entrusted two suitcases containing over 4,500 children’s drawings to Raja Engländerova, chief tutor of Girls' Home L 410. Friedl was murdered in Auschwitz-Birkenau; her husband survived and so do the children’s paintings.      

At this special preview, Rita Satch will share the inspiration behind her composition for 'A Path To the Light Concert' —particularly her connection to Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, who used art to bring hope to children. Rita will discuss her creative process, perform her piece, and sing some of her original songs.

 About Rita Satch:
Rita Satch is a Melbourne-based soul and jazz singer-songwriter whose work resonates with raw emotion and intricate musicality. Her debut album, Meet Me in the Garden, released in February 2025, received critical acclaim, charting on the ARIA and AIR charts and earning a nomination for the Australian Music Prize. The album's lush arrangements and soulful vocals have captivated audiences both in Australia and internationally.

Beyond her solo work, Rita has collaborated with renowned artists such as Barney McAll and Tamil Rogeon, and has performed at prestigious venues including Glastonbury and the Cheltenham Jazz. Her music blends elements of jazz, soul and contemporary R&B, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.

Through her compositions for A Path to the Light, Rita continues to explore themes of love, loss and spiritual awakening, offering audiences a musical journey that is as introspective as it is uplifting.

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