The papers in the Music Division consist of music scores and orchestral parts with and without markings by Arturo Toscanini and others (including composers in some instances), correspondence, photographs, programs, clippings, books, newspapers, brochures, periodicals, scrapbooks, and medical and financial records. The other major portion, of sound recordings, is housed in NYPL's Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. The Toscanini Legacy papers form a portion of the Toscanini Legacy housed at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. His extraordinarily long career began in 1886, when Italian orchestral conductors were still relatively few in number, and extended into the 1950s, by which time his radio and television broadcasts had transformed him into a cultural icon. In addition, Toscanini's anti-Fascist stance during World War II distinguished him as a symbol of freedom and humanity. Many regard him as one of the world's greatest conductors. Restrictions apply Portions of this collection have been digitized and are available online.Īrturo Toscanini was born in Parma, Italy, on March 25, 1867, and died in Riverdale, New York, on January 16, 1957. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Repository Music Division Access to materials Request an in-person research appointment. Creator Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957 Call number JPB 90-1 Physical description 330 linear feet Preferred Citation The Toscanini Legacy papers, JPB 90-1.
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