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

by Josh Aronson and Denise George

Book Overview

The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitler--as seen in Josh Aronson's documentary Orchestra of Exiles . "The true artist does not create art as an end in itself. He creates art for human beings. Humanity is the goal."--Bronislaw Huberman At fourteen, Bronislaw Huberman played the Brahms Violin Concerto in Vienna-- winning high praise from the composer himself, who...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425281213
• ISBN13: 9780425281215
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"