Lauded by Verdi Debussy and other music legends the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if rehearsals did not meet his expectations.???In ???The Real Toscanini??? Cesare Civetta presents an intriguing collection of vivid one-of-a-kind interviews with artists who performed with Toscanini. A portrait of ...
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Lauded by Verdi Debussy and other music legends the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if rehearsals did not meet his expectations.???In ???The Real Toscanini??? Cesare Civetta presents an intriguing collection of vivid one-of-a-kind interviews with artists who performed with Toscanini. A portrait of the inner workings of the maestro emerges through these extensive conversations conducted by the author over a period of 20 years together with other firsthand recollections. These accounts clarify Toscanini's philosophy musical style and techniques. They depict a man tormented by inner demons of anger and depression which were easily triggered by his frustration at being unable to produce the musical ideal in his mind's ear.???Toscanini is also revealed as a vehement anti-Fascist and an unequivocal opponent of totalitarianism and racism ??? he defied Mussolini and publically opposed Hitler. The book includes a comprehensive account of his 1936 inauguration of what is now known as the Israel Philharmonic in solidarity with Jewish refugee musicians.???Toscanini comes through in this book as a tortured but deeply humane individual who strove to constantly improve ??? a sincere and humble musician who was nevertheless the preeminent maestro of the 20th century.
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