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Arturo Toscanini
New York (NY), Continental Chrome PM 1989 Mar-25
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No.89-12. Italian symphonic and operatic conductor Arturo Toscanini was a major force in molding twentieth century standards for musical performance. Born in Parma, Italy, on March 25, 1867, Toscanini was educated as a cellist and pianist. He made his debut as a conductor almost by chance while touring with an Italian opera company, when he was asked to fill in at the last minute for the conductor, a senior colleague of his. Toscanini's ability was recognized immediately, and thus began his long career. He conducted the New York Philharmonic and also was conductor for the NBC Symphony, formed especially for his recordings and his broadcast concerts. Throughout his career, he stressed that music should be performed strictly as the composer intended, and rejected views of nineteenth century idealists who permitted liberties in interpretation in the name of freedom of expression. His talent and views were well-known to the American public, and when Toscanini died on January 16, 1957, in New York City, his passing was deeply mourned
| Details |  | | State: | NY | | City: | New York | | Publisher: | The Museum Card Collection | | Type: | Continental Chrome | | Stamp: | 25c | | Postmark/Cancel: | 1989 Mar-25
New York, NY | | Size: | 4" x 5.75" (10.25 x 15 cm) | | Other Categories: |
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