Reflections on Toscanini / Harvey Sachs.

Author/creator Sachs, Harvey, 1946-
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Grove Weidenfeld, 1991.
Descriptionxiii, 191 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Major events in Toscanini's life -- Toscanini again -- The young Toscanini, without Zeffirelli -- "Worthiest among the worthy:" Toscanini in Turin -- Background to the rebirth of La Scala -- Toscanini and Mussolini -- "Come back, thou bold singer!": Toscanini and Bayreuth -- Toscanini, Hitler, and Salzburg -- The Toscanini legacy -- Misunderstanding Toscanini -- Watching Toscanini -- Listening to Toscanini -- Appendix I: An opera premiere in 1902 ; Appendix II: Opera in the Italian provinces.
Abstract Looks at the life of the influential musician and conductor, discusses his career and political outlook, and describes his unique conducting technique.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 187-191).
LCCN 91013121
ISBN0802114253 (alk. paper) :

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML422.T67 S338 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold