: 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.
: Beyond saving lives, Huberman ensured the survival of Europe's rich musical heritage during its darkest period. Media & Guides
: For a chronological breakdown of Huberman's life and the orchestra's founding, you can visit the PBS Timeline Guide .
: Directed by Academy Award-nominee Josh Aronson, this 90-minute film uses archival footage, reenactments, and interviews with modern masters like Joshua Bell and Itzhak Perlman . You can find it on platforms like Apple TV and Netflix .
: After Hitler began firing Jewish musicians, Huberman dedicated himself to creating an orchestra in Palestine as a "fist against anti-Semitism".
'Orchestra of Exiles' shines a light on little-known history