Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Grauer, Ben
2. Gillis, Don, 1912-1978.
3. Valdengo, Giuseppe, 1914-2007.
4. Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975.
5. Gustafson, Eva
6. Nelli, Herva
7. Scott, Norman, 1921-1968.
8. Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
9. Robert Shaw Chorale. prf

Found in

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Description

1. 1 sound tape reel (55:03) : analog, 7 1/2 ips., full track mono.; 10 in.

Summary

1. Intermission features an interview between a famous American tenor Richard Tucker and Ben Grauer in connection to the singer's role in the 1949 NBC complete performance of Aida under Toscanini which was heard and shown on radio and television. It was the only time Tucker worked with the maestro, but the lessons from those rehearsals remained the guideline throughout his entire career.

Uniform title

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

Alternative title

1. Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings.

Subject

1. Classical music radio programs
2. Radio programs, Musical > United States
3. Operas > Excerpts
4. Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957

Genre/Form

1. Classical music radio programs.

Contents

1. Introductory remarks (Grauer) -- Celeste Aïda (R. Tucker) ; Act 3. Final scene (H. Nelli, E. Gustafson, R. Tucker, G. Valdengo, N. Scott) / Verdi -- Intermission feature with Richard Tucker -- Act 2, scene 2. Ballet music and Triumphal March ; Act 4, scene 2. Final duet (H. Nelli, R. Tucker, R.Shaw Chorale) / Verdi -- Concluding remarks (Grauer)

Call number

1. *LDC 45103

Note

1. Durations: 00:34:08 (music) ; 00:20:55 (Introduction, intermission feature, and conclusion)
2. Intermission feature with Richard Tucker.

Access (note)

1. Access to original items restricted.

Credits (note)

1. Produced by Don Gillis.

Event (note)

1. Broadcast by NBC on Feb. 16, 1966.

Additional formats (note)

1. Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 45103.

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. 140 [sound recording].

Imprint

1. Feb. 16, 1966.

Performer

1. Ben Grauer, broadcast announcer ; Richard Tucker, interviewee and tenor ; Herva Nelli, soprano ; Eva Gustafson, mezzo-soprano ; Giuseppe Valdengo, baritone ; Norman Scott, bass.

Credits

1. Produced by Don Gillis.

Event

1. Broadcast by NBC on Feb. 16, 1966.

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 45103.

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. Valdengo, Giuseppe, 1914-2007. Performer
4. Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975. Performer
5. Gustafson, Eva. Performer
6. Nelli, Herva. Performer
7. Scott, Norman, 1921-1968. Performer
8. Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901. Aïda. Selections.
9. Robert Shaw Chorale. Performer
10. 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 45103