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Orchestra of exiles [videorecording] / a production of Aronson Films ; produced, written and directed by Josh Aronson ; production, United Channel Movies.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: FRF 915359D | First Run FeaturesLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English Publication details: [New York, N.Y.] : First Run Features, 2012.Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Cinematography by Ammon Zalait, Nitay Netzer, Daniel Kedem ; original music by Wlad Marhulets; editing by Nancy Kennedy.
With: Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zukerman, Michal Zmora Cohen, Zeev Steinberg, Ivry Gitlis, Amnon Valk, Leon Botstein, Dorit Grunschlag Straus, Rosi Grunschlag, Jacob Mishori ; actors: Thomas Kornmann, Geno Lechner, Jan Uplegger, Alex Ansky ; narrator: Tim Elliot ; voice actor: Chris Kardos.Summary: 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.
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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.

DVD; NTSC; all regions; 16:9 presentation.

In English (5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo); closed-captioned.

With: Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zukerman, Michal Zmora Cohen, Zeev Steinberg, Ivry Gitlis, Amnon Valk, Leon Botstein, Dorit Grunschlag Straus, Rosi Grunschlag, Jacob Mishori ; actors: Thomas Kornmann, Geno Lechner, Jan Uplegger, Alex Ansky ; narrator: Tim Elliot ; voice actor: Chris Kardos.

Cinematography by Ammon Zalait, Nitay Netzer, Daniel Kedem ; original music by Wlad Marhulets; editing by Nancy Kennedy.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.

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.

Special features: About Josh Aronson ; bonus shorts: Interview with Director Josh Aronson; The power of music; Music education: the legacy of the IPO; Huberman's dream; Why Jews stayed in Europe.

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