“After conducting a concert in a small town, I once received the following note from a farmer who had attended the performance: "Dear Sir, I wish to inform you that the man who played the long thing you pull in and out only did so during the brief periods you were looking at him."”
Quote by Arturo Toscanini
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Arturo Toscanini
Arturo Toscanini, born on March 25, 1867, in Padua, Italy, and died on January 16, 1957, was one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century. Renowned for his exquisite conducting skills and profound understanding of music, he is considered one of the greatest conductors in the history of classical music. more
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