“During a rehearsal of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony the members of the orchestra were so overwhelmingly moved by the conducting of Arturo Toscanini that they rose as one man and applauded him. When the spontaneous cheering has subsided, Toscanini turned to his men, tears glistening in his eyes. "Please . . . please! Don't do this! You see, gentlemen, it isn't me you should applaud. It's Beethoven!"”
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James Keller
James Keller was a renowned television producer, born on June 27, 1900, in Germany, and passed away on February 7, 1977, in the United States. He had a rich experience in the television industry and was involved in the production of several well-known television series. more
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