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Informationen zum Autor Christopher Dyment Klappentext This is the first book to describe Arturo Toscanini's activities - the life he led, his concerts and recording sessions - during his visits to London and elsewhere in Britain in the years 1900-1952. Zusammenfassung This is the first book to describe Arturo Toscanini's activities - the life he led, his concerts and recording sessions - during his visits to London and elsewhere in Britain in the years 1900-1952. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Harvey SachsIntroductionArturo Toscanini - Chronicle of a life, 1867-19571900-30: Towards the Philharmonic Tour1931-35: The London Music Festival 1935Recording the 1935 concerts1936-37: The London Music Festival 1937The first HMV recording sessionAutumn 1937: Two choral concerts and more records1938: The London Music Festival 19381939: The last London Music Festival1940-45: War efforts and beyond1946-51: La Scala1951-52: Royal Festival HallThe London recordings - a study in styleAnnex A. Discography of EMI recordings 1935-51Annex B. The Concerts 1930-52: Programmes and RecordingsAnnex C. Brahms and Toscanini: an historical excursusSources and Bibliography
