Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Grauer, Ben
2. Gillis, Don, 1912-1978.
3. Shaw, Robert, 1916-1999.
4. Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826.
5. Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918.
6. Moscona, Nicola
7. Robert Shaw Chorale

Found in

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Description

1. 1 sound tape reel (55:16) : analog, 7 1/2 ips., full track mono.; 10 in.

Summary

1. Intermission features Robert Shaw, famous conductor of the Robert Shaw Chorale, who had a unique opportunity to know Toscanini intimately as they worked in preparation of many broadcasts and recordings. Shaw recalls the first time Toscanini came to listen to the chorus preparing Beethoven's ninth symphony and giving them his instant approval. He reminisces about their work and personal relationship, and describes the musical heritage Toscanini left him with.

Uniform title

1. Toscanini: the man behind the legend (Radio program)

Alternative title

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Subject

1. Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957
2. Shaw, Robert, 1916-1999 > Interviews
3. Radio programs, Musical > United States
4. Overtures
5. Operas > Excerpts

Genre/Form

1. Classical music radio programs.

Contents

1. Introductory remarks (Grauer) -- Freischütz overture / Weber -- Intermission feature with Robert Shaw -- Prologue to Mefistofele with Nicola Moscona and Robert Shaw Chorale / Boito -- Concluding remarks (Grauer)

Call number

1. *LDC 45083

Note

1. Durations: 00:35:16 (music) ; 00:20:14 (Introduction, intermission feature, and conclusion)

Access (note)

1. Access to original items restricted.

Credits (note)

1. Produced by Don Gillis.

Event (note)

1. Broadcast by NBC on Oct. 6, 1965.

Additional formats (note)

1. Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 45083.

Terms of use (note)

1. 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)

1. Toscanini family;

Linking entry (note)

1. Forms part of: the Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-01.

Title

1. Toscanini: the man behind the legend. Program no. 121[B] [sound recording].

Imprint

1. Oct. 6, 1965.

Performer

1. Ben Grauer, broadcast announcer ; Robert Shaw, interviewee ; Robert Shaw Chorale ; Nicola Moscona, bass.

Credits

1. Produced by Don Gillis.

Event

1. Broadcast by NBC on Oct. 6, 1965.

Access

1. Access to original items restricted.

Terms of use

1. 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

1. Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 45083.

Linking entry

1. Forms part of: the Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings, *L(Special) 89-01.

Source

1. Gift; Toscanini family; 1987.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Music Division Audio and Moving Image material

Added author

1. Grauer, Ben. Interviewer
2. Gillis, Don, 1912-1978. Producer
3. Shaw, Robert, 1916-1999. Interviewee
4. Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826. Freischütz. Ouverture.
5. Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918. Mefistofele. Prologo in cielo.
6. Moscona, Nicola.
7. Robert Shaw Chorale.
8. Toscanini family. Donor NN-RHA

Added title

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Found in:

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Research call number

1. *LDC 45083