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Harry Bialor was a composer and wrote operas as well.

Born in 1930 in Rutke, Poland, Harry lost his parents and three siblings in the Holocaust when he was only 12 years old. He survived for two years, along with his sister, in a bunker under the farmhouse of a Christian Polish woman who risked her life hiding them. Harry and his sister stole food and livestock for nourishment.

After World War II, he went to Munich conservatory for two years.

His sister Masha passed away in August 1996.

Unfortunately, Harry died from complications of COVID-19 on May 7th, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend who was beloved by many people.