Orchestra of Exiles

Some stories get lost in the turmoil of their times. It is often only in retrospect that we can discover the true shapers of history. One such man is the prodigious Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman. Orchestra of Exiles explores this great man's 4-year odyssey, which culminates in the founding of the orchestra that would become the Israel Philharmonic. His fascinating story touches many of the major themes of the 20th century and the unfolding drama of his life is riveting. During the darkest days of a Europe being torn apart by anti- Semitism and Nazi aggression, Huberman's extraordinary efforts saved hundreds of Jewish families from the approaching holocaust and his achievements changed the landscape of cultural history. Before the Nazis came to power Huberman was focused only on building his own monumental career but witnessing Hitler's agenda was a call to action that Huberman could not ignore...

Heroic Musician Bronisław Huberman

这下爆料足够了 Joshua Bell手里拿的竟然就是Huberman当年被偷的那把! 满足了我以色列爱乐脑残粉的胃口 原来Heichal HaTarbut旁边有条街就叫Toscanini! 精彩呀:D Huberman你真行 改天遍听你的recordings!!