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Toscanini: Musician of Conscience
By Sachs, Harvey
- ISBN
- 9781631492716 9781631492723
- Publisher
- Liveright: Norton
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Starred Review on February 1, 2017 | Arts and Humanities
The name Toscanini once struck fear in the hearts of musicians and awe in the hearts of his audiences. During his turbulent lifetime Arturo Toscanini (1867–1957) knew many famous composers, including Giuseppi Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Richard Strauss, and was influential in the interpretation of their works. His photographic memory enabled him to conduct without a score, and his exacting standards influenced reforms in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
