The Magic Baton: Toscanini's Life For Music

By Filippo 1887-1971 Sacchi

Book Overview

The Magic Baton: Toscanini's Life For Music is a biography written by Filippo Sacchi that delves into the life and career of the legendary conductor, Arturo Toscanini. The book explores Toscanini's early years in Italy, his rise to fame as a conductor, and his impact on the world of classical music. Sacchi provides insight into Toscanini's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his political beliefs and activism. The Magic Baton also delves into the conductor's musical philosophy and approach to conducting, providing a unique perspective on the art of conducting. Through interviews with those who knew Toscanini, as well as extensive research, Sacchi paints a vivid portrait of one of the most influential figures in classical music history. The Magic Baton is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Arturo Toscanini, as well as for fans of classical music and conducting.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162996676
• ISBN13: 9781162996677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"