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Arturo Toscanini

Arturo Toscanini

Musician · Italy · 1867–1957

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Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor known for his intense perfectionism and extraordinary musical talent.

He served as the music director of prestigious orchestras, including La Scala in Milan and the New York Philharmonic.

Toscanini married Carla De Martini in 1897, and they had four children together, including a daughter who married pianist Vladimir Horowitz.

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Biography

Early Life

Arturo Toscanini was born on March 25, 1867, in Italy, and he would go on to become one of the most acclaimed conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His early musical training began with the cello, which laid the foundation for his future career in classical music. Toscanini's remarkable talent and intense dedication to music quickly set him apart from his peers.

Career

Toscanini's career was marked by significant milestones, including his roles as music director of prestigious orchestras such as La Scala in Milan and the New York Philharmonic. He became a household name in the United States as the first music director of the NBC Symphony Orchestra from 1937 to 1954, where his radio and television broadcasts brought classical music to a wider audience. Renowned for his perfectionism and extraordinary ear for orchestral detail, Toscanini's interpretations of the operatic and symphonic repertoire earned him a lasting legacy in the world of music.

Personal Life

On June 21, 1897, Toscanini married Carla De Martini, and together they had four children, including a daughter, Wanda, who later married the famous pianist Vladimir Horowitz. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the death of a son, Toscanini remained devoted to his family and his art. He lived through World War II in Wave Hill, a historic home in Riverdale, and continued to work with many great musicians throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music scene.

Legacy

Toscanini's influence extended beyond his lifetime, with a school in New York named in his honor and a vast collection of his papers and recordings preserved at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. His recordings, which began in 1920 and continued until 1954, have been digitally remastered and remain a significant part of classical music history. His contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Discography

Albums
Manfred Symphony / Romeo & JulietManfred Symphony / Romeo & Juliet1991
  1. 1.Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: Lento lugubre15:12
  2. 2.Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: Vivace con spirito9:13
  3. 3.Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: Andante con moto10:26
  4. 4.Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: Allegro con fuoco13:26
  5. 5.Romeo and Juliet18:08
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FidelioFidelio1991
  1. 1.Fidelio: Overture6:30
  2. 2.Act I: Jetzt, Schätzchen, Jetzt Sind Wir Allein4:22
  3. 3.Act I: O Wär Ich Schon Mit Dir Vereint3:32
  4. 4.Act I: Mir Ist So Wunderbar4:14
  5. 5.Act I: Hat Man Nicht Auch Gold Beineben2:22
  6. 6.Act I: Gut, Söhnchen, Gut5:46
  7. 7.Act I: March1:13
  8. 8.Act I: Ha! Welch Ein Augenblick!2:48
  9. 9.Act I: Jetzt, Alter, Jetzt Hat Es Eile!4:28
  10. 10.Act I: Abscheulicher! Wo Eilst Du Hin?7:10
  11. 11.Act I: O Welche Lust In Freier Luft5:42
  12. 12.Act I: Nun Sprecht, Wie Ging's?2:12
  13. 13.Act I: Wir Müssen Gleich Zu Werke Schreiten2:42
  14. 14.Act I: Ach, Vater, Eilt!0:41
  15. 15.Act I: Verwegner Alter, Welche Rechte1:28
  16. 16.Act I: Leb Wohl, Du Warmes Sonnenlicht2:55
  17. 17.Act II: Scene 1: Gott! Welch Dunkel Hier!4:28
  18. 18.Act II: Scene 1: In Des Lebens Frühlingstagen4:30
  19. 19.Act II: Scene 1: Wie Kalt Ist Es1:56
  20. 20.Act II: Scene 1: Nur Hurtig Fort, Nur Frisch Gegraben!4:07
  21. 21.Act II: Scene 1: Euch Werde Lohn In Bessern Welten5:41
  22. 22.Act II: Scene 1: Er Sterbe!2:58
  23. 23.Act II: Scene 1: Ach! Du Bist Gerettet!0:29
  24. 24.Act II: Scene 1: Es Schlägt Der Rache Stunde!1:07
  25. 25.Act II: Scene 1: O Namenlose Freude!2:26
  26. 26.Leonore Overture No. 313:10
  27. 27.Act II: Scene 2: Heil Sei Dem Tag!1:51
  28. 28.Act II: Scene 2: Des Besten Königs Wink Und Wille3:28
  29. 29.Act II: Scene 2: Du Schlossest Auf Des Edlen Grab3:50
  30. 30.Act II: Scene 2: Wer Ein Solches Weib Errungen3:56
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Symphony No. 1/Academic Festival Overture/Hungarian DancesSymphony No. 1/Academic Festival Overture/Hungarian Dances1990
  1. 1.Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro11:59
  2. 2.Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto8:20
  3. 3.Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso4:34
  4. 4.Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Più andante - Allegro non troppo, ma con brio16:59
  5. 5.Academic Festival Overture, Op. 8010:18
  6. 6.Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor2:47
  7. 7.Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F-sharp minor3:02
  8. 8.Hungarian Dance No. 20 in E minor1:40
  9. 9.Hungarian Dance No. 21 in E minor1:25
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Symphony no. 4 / Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52 / Gesang der ParzenSymphony no. 4 / Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52 / Gesang der Parzen1990
  1. 1.Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo11:01
  2. 2.Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: II. Andante moderato10:24
  3. 3.Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso6:10
  4. 4.Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato9:13
  5. 5.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Rede, Mädchen, allzu liebes0:58
  6. 6.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Am Gesteine rauscht die Flut0:36
  7. 7.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: O die Frauen0:51
  8. 8.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Wie des Abends schöne Rote0:29
  9. 9.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Die grüne Hopfenranke1:22
  10. 10.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel2:12
  11. 11.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Wohl schön bewandt war es0:58
  12. 12.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Wenn so lind dein Auge mir0:48
  13. 13.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Am Donaustrande1:48
  14. 14.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: O wie sanft die Quelle0:45
  15. 15.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Nein, es ist nicht auszukommen0:43
  16. 16.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Schlosser auf0:32
  17. 17.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Vögelein durchrauscht die Luft0:30
  18. 18.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Sieh, wie ist die Welle klar0:43
  19. 19.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Nachtigall, sie singt so schön0:57
  20. 20.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Ein dunkeler Schacht ist Liebe1:06
  21. 21.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Nicht wandle, mein Licht1:54
  22. 22.Liebeslieder-Walzer, op. 52: Es bebt das Gesträuche1:28
  23. 23.Gesang der Parzen, op. 89: Song of the Fates13:48
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Symphony No. 2 / Haydn Variations / Tragic OvertureSymphony No. 2 / Haydn Variations / Tragic Overture1990
  1. 1.Symphony No. 2, Op. 73. I. Allegro non troppo14:37
  2. 2.Symphony No. 2, Op. 73. II. Adagio non troppo8:29
  3. 3.Symphony No. 2, Op. 73. III. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino)5:28
  4. 4.Symphony No. 2, Op. 73. IV. Allegretto con spirito9:04
  5. 5.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - Chorale St. Antoni: Andante1:58
  6. 6.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - I: Poco piu animato1:10
  7. 7.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - II: Piu vivace0:55
  8. 8.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - III: Con moto1:47
  9. 9.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - IV: Andante con moto2:05
  10. 10.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - V: Vivace0:50
  11. 11.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - VI: Vivace1:08
  12. 12.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - VII: Grazioso2:05
  13. 13.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - VIII: Presto non troppo0:54
  14. 14.Variations on a Theme by Haydn - Finale: Andante3:34
  15. 15.Tragic Overture, Op 8113:52
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Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 "Eroica"Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 "Eroica"1990
  1. 1.Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio13:46
  2. 2.Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marica funebre - Adagio assai15:32
  3. 3.Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Trio5:14
  4. 4.Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale: Allegro molto - Poco andante - Presto11:16
  5. 5.Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio8:21
  6. 6.Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto6:22
  7. 7.Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace3:25
  8. 8.Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace5:38
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Symphonies Nos. 5, 8Symphonies Nos. 5, 81990
  1. 1.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio7:11
  2. 2.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto8:52
  3. 3.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro4:37
  4. 4.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro8:25
  5. 5.Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio9:27
  6. 6.Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando3:41
  7. 7.Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto4:43
  8. 8.Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace7:26
  9. 9.Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72a13:11
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream / Scherzo “Queen Mab”A Midsummer Night’s Dream / Scherzo “Queen Mab”1990
  1. 1.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61 (op. 21): Overture10:50
  2. 2.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Intermezzo3:11
  3. 3.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Nocturne5:23
  4. 4.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Song With Chorus3:48
  5. 5.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Wedding March / Hochzeitsmarsch5:00
  6. 6.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Scherzo4:09
  7. 7.Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: Melodrama & Finale4:43
  8. 8.Roméo et Juliette, op. 17: Scherzo “La Reine Mab / Queen Mab”8:17
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Symphony No. 3 / Double ConcertoSymphony No. 3 / Double Concerto1990
  1. 1.Symphony no. 3: I. Allegro con brio13:44
  2. 2.Symphony no. 3: II. Andante9:34
  3. 3.Symphony no. 3: III. Poco allegretto6:55
  4. 4.Symphony no. 3: IV. Allegro9:00
  5. 5.Double Concerto for Violin & Cello: I. Allegro14:29
  6. 6.Double Concerto for Violin & Cello: II. Andante7:10
  7. 7.Double Concerto for Violin & Cello: III. Vivace non troppo7:30
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Pini di Roma / Fontane di Roma / Feste RomanePini di Roma / Fontane di Roma / Feste Romane1990
  1. 1.Pini di Roma, P. 141 No. 1: The Pines of the Villa Borghese2:35
  2. 2.Pini di Roma, P. 141 No. 2: Pines Near a Catacomb6:36
  3. 3.Pini di Roma, P. 141 No. 3: The Pines of the Janiculum6:48
  4. 4.Pini di Roma, P. 141 No. 4: The Pines of the Appian Way5:01
  5. 5.Fontane di Roma, P. 106 No. 1: The Fountain of Valle Giulia at Dawn3:52
  6. 6.Fontane di Roma, P. 106 No. 2: The Triton Fountain at Morning2:45
  7. 7.Fontane di Roma, P. 106 No. 3: The Fountain of Trevi at Midday3:08
  8. 8.Fontane di Roma, P. 106 No. 4: The Villa Medici Fountain at Sunset5:31
  9. 9.Feste Romane, P. 157 No. 1: Circuses4:48
  10. 10.Feste Romane, P. 157 No. 2: The Jubilee6:55
  11. 11.Feste Romane, P. 157 No. 3: The October Festival7:08
  12. 12.Feste Romane, P. 157 No. 4: Epiphany4:49
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Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6 "Pastorale"Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6 "Pastorale"1990
  1. 1.Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country"11:59
  2. 2.Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"11:38
  3. 3.Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk"5:01
  4. 4.Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm"3:31
  5. 5.Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm"8:55
  6. 6.Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace9:59
  7. 7.Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: II. Adagio8:51
  8. 8.Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: III. Allegro molto e vivace - Trio. Un poco meno allegro5:01
  9. 9.Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo6:57
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La Mer / Enigma VariationsLa Mer / Enigma Variations1989
  1. 1.La Mer: De l’aube a midi sur la mer8:19
  2. 2.La Mer: Jeux de vagues6:32
  3. 3.La Mer: Dialogue du vent et de la mer7:41
  4. 4.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) / I. C.A.E. (The Composer’s Wife)3:24
  5. 5.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S‐P. (Hew David Steuart‐Powell)0:41
  6. 6.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)1:18
  7. 7.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)0:27
  8. 8.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold)1:45
  9. 9.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)1:22
  10. 10.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)0:58
  11. 11.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)1:35
  12. 12.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger)3:19
  13. 13.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo Dorabella (Dora Penny)2:37
  14. 14.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)0:51
  15. 15.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)2:13
  16. 16.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** (Lady Mary Lygon)3:02
  17. 17.Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale E.D.U. (The Composer)5:18
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G. Verdi: Requiem / L. v. Beethoven: Missa solemnisG. Verdi: Requiem / L. v. Beethoven: Missa solemnis1988

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Die Walküre: Act I, Scene 3 / Ride of the Valkyries / Siegfried Idyll / Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and LiebestodDie Walküre: Act I, Scene 3 / Ride of the Valkyries / Siegfried Idyll / Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod1987

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Symphony no. 9Symphony no. 91987

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Symphonies Nos. 2, 7Symphonies Nos. 2, 71986

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Symphonies no. 4 "Italy" & No. 5 "Reformation"Symphonies no. 4 "Italy" & No. 5 "Reformation"1985

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Symphony No. 40 / Symphony No. 8Symphony No. 40 / Symphony No. 81982

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Concerto for Violin and Cello In A Minor / Variations On a Theme By Haydn / Gesang Der ParzenConcerto for Violin and Cello In A Minor / Variations On a Theme By Haydn / Gesang Der Parzen1972

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Symphonie N° 9 en ré mineur Op.125 avec chœurs / Symphonie N° 1 en ut majeur Op.21Symphonie N° 9 en ré mineur Op.125 avec chœurs / Symphonie N° 1 en ut majeur Op.211954

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Symphony no. 2Symphony no. 21953

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Symphony no. 1Symphony no. 11952

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Concerto no. 2, in B-flat, op. 83Concerto no. 2, in B-flat, op. 831951

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Other releases
OverturesOvertures2017

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Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 / Haydn: Symphony no. 101 “Clock”Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 / Haydn: Symphony no. 101 “Clock”1991

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Label

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Record label
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Achievements

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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal

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IT

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Born

1867-03-25

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Died

1957-01-16

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Instruments

cello

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Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Toscanini

Disambiguation

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ISNI

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Description

Italian conductor (1867–1957)

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Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor. One of the most acclaimed and influential musicians of the late 19th and early 20th century, Toscanini was renowned for his intensity, his perfectionism, his ear for orchestral detail and sonority, and his eidetic memory. He was at various times the music director of La Scala in Milan and the New York Philharmonic. Later in his career, he was appointed the first music director of the NBC Symphony Orchestra (1937–1954), and this led to his becoming a household name, especially in the United States, through his radio and television broadcasts and many recordings of the operatic and symphonic repertoire.

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