Events tagged with "Arturo Toscanini"

Historical Events tagged with "Arturo Toscanini"

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Arts & Culture

First Telecasts of Classical Music in America

March 20th, 1948 76 years ago

With a ban by the Musicians Union lifted, CBS and NBC premiered the first telecasts of classical music featuring renowned conductors Eugene Ormandy and Arturo Toscanini. These broadcasts marked a significant milestone in the promotion and accessibility of classical music to American audiences, allowing viewers at home to experience high-caliber performances from prestigious orchestras.