Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Huberman, the

Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the One Thousand Jews He Saved from Nazi Horrors

The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitlerâ‚¬"as seen in Josh Aronsonâ‚¬s documentary Orchestra of Exiles.

â‚¬Å“The true artist does not create art as an end in itself. He creates art for human beings. Humanity is the goal.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Bronislaw Huberman

At fourteen, Bronislaw Huberman played the Brahms Violin Concerto in Viennaâ‚¬" winning high praise from the composer himself, who was there. Instantly famous, Huberman began touring all over the world and received invitations to play for royalty across Europe. But after witnessing the tragedy of World War I, he committed his phenomenal talent and celebrity to aid humanity.

After studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, Huberman joined the ranks of Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein in calling for peace through the Pan European Movement. But when hope for their noble vision was destroyed by the rise of Nazism, Huberman began a crusade that would become his greatest legacyâ‚¬"the creation, in 1936, of the Palestine Symphony, which twelve years later became the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

In creating this world-level orchestra, Huberman miraculously arranged for the very best Jewish musicians and their families to emigrate from Nazi-threatened territories. His tireless campaigning for the projectâ‚¬"including a marathon fundraising concert tour across Americaâ‚¬"ultimately saved nearly a thousand Jews from the approaching Holocaust. Inviting the great Arturo Toscanini to conduct the orchestraâ‚¬s first concert, Hubermanâ‚¬s clarion call of art over cruelty was heard around the world. His story contains estraordinary adventures, riches and royalty, politicians and broken promises, losses and triumphs. Against near impossible obstacles, Huberman refused to give up on his dream to create a unique and life-saving orchestra of exiles which was one of the great cultural achievements of the 20th century.

Includes Photographs
Country USA
Brand Berkley
Manufacturer Berkley
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780425281215
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2016-04-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780425281215

Country	USA
Brand	Berkley
Manufacturer	Berkley
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780425281215
Color	Tan
ReleaseDate	2016-04-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780425281215

Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the One Thousand Jews He Saved from Nazi Horrors

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