Lot 1004
Toscanini, Arturo (1867-1957) Italian conductor; one of the most acclaimed musicians of the late 19th and first half of the 20th century. Autograph letter signed ("A. Toscanini"), in Italian, on pale green "Riverdale On Hudson, New York" personal stationery, penned in green ink, 2 pp, recto and verso, 10½" x 7¼", New York, Aug. 12, 1941, with original transmittal envelope, 3¾" x 7½". To Natalia Murray, a dear friend and broadcaster in the Italian division of the National Broadcasting Company. In part, "…Two days ago the golden voice returned to sound in my ears after a silence of more than two and a half months…It is even more beautiful and sonorous and it seems to me that you speak better than before, dearest Natalia…Today the Italian broadcast was interrupted by a Spanish voice and I couldn't find out who was conducting the orchestra in the symphony by Mozart No. 41 (Jupiter)…I am at Riverdale…I have not yet stuck my nose out of the house, nor do I intend to do so…If you want to call me, you would give me great pleasure…" Accompanied with a signed and dated program from Toscanini's, July 19, 1942, NBC Symphony Orchestra concert of the Shostakovich Symphony No. 7, Op. 60. The concert was simultaneously transmitted to listeners throughout the U.S. and to all parts of the world. Boldly penned and signed. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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