PagaNiniFlorence (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also, if you notice, he uses the left hand only when "mandatory", he doesn't make unnecessary gestures, which usually confuse the players rather than having benefical effects... but when he uses it, it really does have a meaning... there also are some sketches of Brahms conducting with his left hand resting on his back in a hieratic and severe pose...

PagaNiniFlorence (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

(->) and to do that, absolute control on gesture and intentions is required, to make all they ask seem normal and right, so you think "why didn't I thought of that before, it is so natural!"

PagaNiniFlorence (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It is really evident that he had total, and I do mean total, control over the orchestra, but mainly and most importantly, over the piece and over his gesture... Sometimes directors are idolized for the fact that they *control* the orchestra (no political implications...). While it is definitely important, even more important is IMHO to communicate *to* the orchestra... The greatest rarely impose, they just make you think it should be "their way", and you do that almost on your initiative...(->)

davidoves (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Este wey estaba bien pinche loco. Como me asombra. No sale de mi cabeza. Amo la Mùsica y amo a Arturo Toscanini, el legendario por siempre director de orquesta italiano.

cwinger11 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What an amazing video! 1944! I'm not sure if there are any other videos that date prior to this when it comes to classical music. Toscanini is amazing to say the least. It's so cool to know that he got to meet famous composers like Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky. He lived to be 90 years old and lived from 1867-1957. It's neat to see a video of someone who's met so many famous composers.

totalfreedom10 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

thank for your contributeGiancarlo

olneymike (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Toscanini brings a passion out of the orchestra, particularly the strings, that is rarely obtained by most other conductors. I find myself so excited listening to this recording that it is hard to sit still.

ludwigna78 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Esecuzione magnetica! Tempi azzeccatissimi!! Occorre velocità!

apiopulcro (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Rime to tell the truhth, this version is out of tempo, overacted, overplayed, and with a the Toscanini's carrachteristic bad taste for music. Scott Joplin wrote about his rag-time "toplay fast is not to play better"Sorry for the passioned

missrepo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Geez Really what do you say to this .. Fantastic!! I love it!! Thanks for sharing..