Arturo Toscanini (1867 – 1957) is believed to have been the greatest conductor of the Twentieth Century and he was bestowed with a ‘Palm Award’ by the well-meaning swells at the now defunct Stage Magazine during the summer of 1938. This article appeared during a time when a “Palm Award”, granted by such a crew was a reliable form of social currency and would actually serve the highly favored recipients in such a grand manner as to allow them brief respites at dining tables found at such watering holes as New York’s Stork Club. Nowadays, a single “Palm Award” and five dollars will get you a latte.
The attached column explains why Maestro Toscanini had met all requirements for this award.
- from Amazon: Arturo Toscanini
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