I had the opportunity to interview Lucy Antek Johnson, author of This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me for the Brown Books Publishing Group newsletter on Substack a few weeks ago.

In this conversation, I speak with Johnson about her book’s rare insider perspective, shaped by the firsthand experiences of her father, Samuel Antek, who performed under the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini. We explore the music, the discipline, and the careful preservation of a deeply personal viewpoint from within one of the twentieth century’s most influential orchestral legacies. Discover more from Lucy Antek Johnson on her website, and pick up your copy of This Was Toscanini today!