What does remembering the time of National Socialism sound like today? What sounds and noises can be found when visiting a memorial site, a commemorative event, or in digital media? What role does music play in memory culture? And how can music and sounds be used in the future for remembering when there are no longer any primary witnesses who can report on World War II and the Holocaust?

This research project examines auditory memory culture by combining the disciplines of musicology, sound studies, and cultural memory studies. This synthesis forms the basis for the data collection of the project and the practical application of musicological research for current memory work.

In cooperation with key actors in memory culture at the local, national, and international levels, the project creates opportunities for networking and dialogue between research and practice.

The following sections provide detailed information on the background of the project, the working method, as well as project objectives.