#OTD in 1937, NBC formed the first full-sized symphony orchestra exclusively for radio. 🎙️🎻🎼

Listen in to the orchestra and to the story of Arturo Toscanini, conductor of the orchestra from 1937-1954: https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-500-tx355r1b

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Arturo Toscanini: The man behind the legend; Robert Hupka

This program focuses on the life and music of conductor Arturo Toscanini and includes a recollection by photographer Robert Hupka. This series celebrates the life and music of conductor Arturo Toscanini. Each program includes a tribute to Toscanini by a notable person.

American Archive of Public Broadcasting