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Although, arrangements have not been technically concluded, Philadelphia may hear its symphony orchestra under direction of Arturo Toscanini in two concerts toward the close of the season. He will be in the U. S. next year as conductor of the New York Philharmonic...
...months ago the directors of the Philharmonic Society of New York announced what other orchestra supporters enviously called "the catch of the season"-slim, fiery, volatile Arturo Toscanini of Milan engaged for 1927-28. The Philharmonic had had Signer Toscanini often before but always as a guest conductor. Now he would conduct 41 concerts, be a "regular...
Last week Chairman Clarence H. Mackay of the Philharmonic directors capped good news with better. He announced "an epoch in the musical arts of this country - in the engagement of Signor Toscanini as a "regular" for four more years after...
Weary but well heeled after a season during which he received $50,000 for 18 concerts, Signor Toscanini has "retired" temporarily. He will not assume his new duties until next February...
Last week the Philharmonic Society of New York, angling for conductors for its orchestra, made the prize catch of the year. The directors announced that they had engaged Arturo Toscanini, world-famed Director of La Scala in Milan, as a regular conductor; he will lead the Philharmonic symphony in 41 concerts next season. Conductor Toscanini, slim, volatile, once successfully defied Il Duce; he is considered the world's finest leader of orchestras...