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Toscanini in His Own Words

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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. Show less

Contributors

Arturo Toscanini:
Barry Jackson
Walter Toscanini:
Joseph Long
Wally Toscanini:
Carolina Giammetta
Wilfred Pelletier:
Michael Brandon
Producer:
Daniel Iron

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