Josh Aronson

"In the early 1930;s Hitler began firing Jewish musicians across Europe. Overcoming extraordinary obstacles, Violinist Bronislaw Huberman moved these great musicians to Palestine and formed a symphony that would become the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. With courage, resourcefulness and an entourage of allies including Arturo Toscanini and Albert Einstein, Huberman saved nearly 1000 Jews- and guaranteed the survival of Europe's musical heritage.
Featuring commentary by musical greats interwoven with an array of marvelous film footage, Orchestra of Exiles is a timeless tale of a brilliant young man coming of age,and the suspenseful story of how his efforts impacted cultural history." From back cover of DVD.… (more)