The other Toscanini : the life and works of Héctor Panizza / Sebastiano De Filippi, Daniel Varacalli Costas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Filippi, Sebastiano, 1977- author.

Varacalli Costas, Daniel, author.

Contributor:

Sachs, Harvey, 1946- writer of foreword.

Series:

North Texas lives of musicians series ; Number 13.

North Texas lives of musicians series ; Number 13

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Composers--Argentina--Biography.

Composers.

Conductors (Music)--Argentina--Biography.

Conductors (Music).

Panizza, Ettore.

Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957--Friends and associates.

Toscanini, Arturo.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (382 pages).

Place of Publication:

Denton, Texas : University of North Texas Press, [2019]

Language Note:

In English and Spanish.

Summary:

"Book is a biography of the classical music conductor and composer Héctor Panizza (1875-1967). He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and spent his career there and in Italy and throughout Europe and the U.S. His name in Italian was Ettore Panizza. He conducted most famously at LaScala in Milan and at the Metropolitan Opera in New York (1934-1942). He worked closely with Arturo Toscanini and was considered his successor. He also composed operas and shorter works, including a patriotic song still sung by Argentine schoolchildren"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Life. Music in 19th Century Argentina ; The Panizza Family ; Formative Years ; An International Career ; From La Scala to the Metropolitan ; Once Again in Argentina

The Work. The Composer ; The Orchestra Director ; Panizza and the Colón ; The Toscaninian Heritage

Appendices. Anecdotes ; Compositions ; Chronologies ; Discography.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-57441-784-3