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Toscanini in His Own Words

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Last broadcast on Sat, 7 Nov 2009, 03:25 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Dramatised documentary which presents the legendary maestro Arturo Toscanini as he has never before been seen, based on tapes that were secretly recorded by Toscanini's son Walter.

The conductor speaks his mind and heart about the music, the politics and the amorous exploits that made him one of the 20th century's most fascinating and important artists.

Credits

Arturo Toscanini
Barry Jackson
Walter Toscanini
Joseph Long
Wally Toscanini
Carolina Giammetta
Anita Colombo
Jennie Goosens
Wilfred Pelletier
Michael Brandon
Iris Cantelli
Valentina Chico
Producer
Helene le Coeur
Producer
Daniel Iron
Writer
Larry Weinstein
Writer
Harvey Sachs

Broadcasts

  1. Fri 10 Jul 2009
    20:00
  2. Sat 11 Jul 2009
    02:55
  3. Fri 6 Nov 2009
    19:30
  4. Sat 7 Nov 2009
    03:25

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Duration

60 minutes

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