Orchestra Of Exiles Apr 2026

: Beyond saving lives, Huberman ensured the survival of Europe's rich musical heritage during its darkest period. Media & Guides

: 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

"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 : 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 . Between 1933 and 1936, Huberman recruited premier talent