Arturo Toscanini is a biography written by Tobia Nicotra about the life and career of the renowned Italian conductor, Arturo Toscanini. The book explores Toscanini's upbringing in Parma, Italy, his early musical education, and his rise to fame as a conductor. Nicotra delves into Toscanini's personal and professional relationships, including his collaborations with famous composers such as Verdi and Puccini. The book also provides insights into Toscanini's political views and his involvement in the anti-fascist movement in Italy. Nicotra's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Toscanini's life and legacy. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, conducting, and the history of Italian music.1929. Translated from the Italian by Irma Brandeis and H. D. Kahn. The biography of Toscanini, the most famous conductor of his time and considered by many to be the greatest conductor of the twentieth century. Contents: Foreshadowings; The Conductor Ordained; The Memory Phenomenon; The Dionysiac; Early Concerts and Opera; More Concerts and Talks on Music; Toscanini at the Scala; New York, 1908, to New York, 1920; The New Scala; Opera; Further Operatic Activity; and More Symphony Concert.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.