Arturo Toscanini
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: Entertainment, Entertainers, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: Italian History, 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History
Article abstract: A genius among classical orchestral conductors, Toscanini is considered by many to be the most influential conductor of the twentieth century. His interpretive insights into the classical orchestral repertory and his development of the conductor’s art made him a pivotal figure in the history of musical performance.
Early Life
Arturo Toscanini was the first child of Paola and Claudio Toscanini. Claudio, a poor tailor, had fought alongside Italian military and nationalist leader Giuseppe Garibaldi and was often more preoccupied with...
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