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Toscanini: the man behind the legend.

Title
Toscanini: the man behind the legend. Program no. 157 [sound recording].
Publication
June 15, 1966.

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Additional Authors
  • Grauer, Ben.
  • Gillis, Don, 1912-1978.
  • Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932.
  • Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
  • Grofé, Ferde, 1892-1972.
Found In
Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.
Description
1 sound tape reel (53:28) : analog, 7 1/2 ips., full track mono.; 10 in.
Summary
Intermission features Ben Grauer who disputes the general belief that Toscanini didn't like and, therefore, didn't play American composers by providing the repertoire that did include twenty-seven works of nineteen American composers that over the years maestro conducted.
Uniform Title
Toscanini: the man behind the legend (Radio program)
Alternative Title
Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Classical music radio programs.
Note
  • Durations: 00:40:51 (music) ; 00:12:40 (Introduction, intermission feature, and conclusion)
Access (note)
  • Access to original items restricted.
Credits (note)
  • Produced by Don Gillis.
Event (note)
  • Broadcast by NBC on June 15, 1966.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 37559.
Terms of Use (note)
  • No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without the written permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
Source (note)
  • Toscanini family;
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of: the Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-01.
Contents
Introductory remarks (Grauer) -- Semper fidelis march / Sousa -- American in Paris / Gershwin -- Intermission feature on Toscanini's attitude toward modern American scores -- Grand Canyon suite. On the trail / Grofé -- Symphony no. 5 1/2 "Symphony for fun" / Gillis -- Concluding remarks (Grauer)
Call Number
*LDC 37559
OCLC
271694398
Title
Toscanini: the man behind the legend. Program no. 157 [sound recording].
Imprint
June 15, 1966.
Performer
Ben Grauer, broadcast announcer.
Credits
Produced by Don Gillis.
Event
Broadcast by NBC on June 15, 1966.
Access
Access to original items restricted.
Terms Of Use
No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without the written permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
Additional Formats
Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 37559.
Linking Entry
Forms part of: the Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-01.
Source
Gift; Toscanini family; 1987.
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Added Author
Grauer, Ben. Interviewer
Gillis, Don, 1912-1978. Producer
Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932. Marches, band. Selections.
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. American in Paris.
Grofé, Ferde, 1892-1972. Grand Canyon suite. On the trail.
Gillis, Don, 1912-1978. Symphonies. no. 5 1/2.
Toscanini family. Donor NN-RHA
Added Title
Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.
Found In:
Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.
Research Call Number
*LDC 37559
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