: Beyond saving lives, Huberman ensured the survival of Europe's rich musical heritage during its darkest period. Media & Guides
: Titled Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the One Thousand Jews He Saved from Nazi Horrors , this book by Josh Aronson and Denise George provides a deep dive into Huberman's personal transformation from a career-focused prodigy to a humanitarian statesman. It is available through retailers like Barnes & Noble and Amazon . Orchestra of Exiles
'Orchestra of Exiles' shines a light on little-known history : Beyond saving lives, Huberman ensured the survival
: For a chronological breakdown of Huberman's life and the orchestra's founding, you can visit the PBS Timeline Guide . 'Orchestra of Exiles' shines a light on little-known
: Huberman secured the support of legendary physicist Albert Einstein , who helped with fundraising, and famed conductor Arturo Toscanini , who led the orchestra's inaugural concert in December 1936.
"Orchestra of Exiles" refers to the heroic true story of , a world-renowned Polish-Jewish violinist who saved nearly 1,000 Jewish musicians and their families from the Holocaust. Between 1933 and 1936, Huberman recruited premier talent from across Nazi-occupied Europe to form the Palestine Symphony Orchestra , which is known today as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra . Historical Background