What world-class symphony orchestra was founded in 1936 by Polish-born violinist Bronisław Huberman to provide a refuge for leading Jewish musicians dismissed by Nazi Germany, with Arturo Toscanini conducting its opening concert?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (originally the Palestine Orchestra)

  1. Step 1: Bronisław Huberman recognized the growing peril in Europe and auditioned the finest Jewish musicians across Germany, Austria, and Poland, securing Mandate entry visas for them and their families.
  2. Step 2: The orchestra performed its inaugural concert in Tel Aviv on December 26, 1936, conducted by the Italian maestro Arturo Toscanini.
Answer
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (originally the Palestine Orchestra).
Why not the others: The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra originated as the radio orchestra of the Palestine Broadcasting Service in 1938; the Israel Camerata was founded in 1983; the Ra'anana Symphonette was founded in 1991.

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