Singing under the guidance of Toscanini

Author: (Italian) Arturo Toscanini / Chen Fujun
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Arturo Toscanini was stern and strict, but only during rehearsals, when rehearsals would sometimes last a very long time to achieve perfection. It is a pity that some people showed dissatisfaction, some were not focused, some complained that it was too tiring, some were unfocused and lacked spirit. At this time, the master would lose his temper and scold severely, sharply criticizing those who did not want to fulfill their responsibilities. Because his keen artistic sense was tarnished, he demanded complete dedication to the art, and he had the right to demand from the orchestra musicians, singers, and choristers. However, when the conductor left the rehearsal hall, he immediately forgot all the complaints and became an extremely kind, sincere, and warm-hearted person. He even felt slightly uneasy about everything that happened during the rehearsal.