The Maestro Myth
Introduction: The Making of a Myth The Tears of a Clown: The composer as conductor; the personal tragedy of Hans von Bülow Honest Hans and the Magician: Nikisch and Richter Masters of the House: Mahler and Strauss; Walter, Klemperer and Krauss Facing the Dictators: Toscanini v. Furtwängler; Szell, Reiner and the Soviet system The Karajan …