One of the greatest music conductor of all time, Arturo Toscanini rests in peace in this liberty masterpiece built by artist Leonardo Bistolfi in 1909. Born in 1867, Toscanini is still remembered today for his renowned interpretations of Verdi, Beethoven, Bramhs and Wagner, for his ear for orchestral detail and sonority, and his eidetic memory that allowed him to conduct by heart. This cube-shaped chapel made with Carrara marble was built for the burial of his youngest son, Giorgio, died of 5 years old in 1906. It represents a symbolistic trip throughout his life. Toscanini left Italy due to his opposition to the fascist regime (in 1931 he was beaten by the fascists because of his refusal to play the fascist anthem before a concert). He returned only in 1946 for the first concert at La Scala after the end of WW2. In the same chapel are buried also the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz, Toscanini’s son-in-law and dancer Cia Fornaroli, his daughter-in-law.
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