“A FEUCHTWANGER HOME MOVIE/WHISPERING BELLS”


Runtime 44:11

Part I begins 6:15

The first part of this episode features the soundtrack of an unreleased film, shot by fellow German emigré Albrecht Joseph, which offers a rare glimpse into the life of Lion and Marta Feuchtwanger at their Los Angeles home, Villa Aurora. The couple share thoughts on their daily rhythms, their collection of books, and the ubiquity of the automobile in Los Angeles, the audience is treated to their reflections on the Los Angeles of that time.

Part II begins 16:20

The second part of this episode was recorded at the opening of Whispering Bells. Whispering Bells is a commemorative group exhibition celebrating 30 years of Villa Aurora’s artist residency program, featuring works by past and present fellows. Held at O-Town House, located in the historic Grenada Building, the show highlights Villa Aurora’s transatlantic and local cultural ties. Named after the drought-tolerant flower which blooms after fire, the exhibition symbolizes resilience, renewal, and the enduring legacy of the nearly 500 resident artists who have passed through Villa Aurora. It also marks the beginning of an annual series promoting future fellows’ work in Los Angeles. Friedel Schmoranzer gives an introduction and then Andrew King and Doreen Kutzke of YodelRoar  perform their unique bagpipe/yodeling duo.

Albrecht Jospeh film courtesy of Feuchtwanger Memorial Library / USC Libraries


Whispering Bells recording by Boris Schaarschmidt

Whispering Bells https://www.vatmh.org/en/eventreader/villa-aurora-x-o-town-house-exhibition-whispering-bells.html

O-Town House https://www.o-townhouse.art/

YodelRoar https://yodelroar.com/

Doreen Kutzke @jodelschulekreuzberg

Andrew King @themightykingdrew