Harvey Shapiro (cellist)
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Harvey Shapiro was an American cellist and teacher. His professional debut was in 1935 at New York City's Town Hall. Following this, he was chosen by Arturo Toscanini to play in the cello section of t
Shapiro (second from right) with members of the Primrose Quartet, 1943
NBC Symphony Orchestra
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The NBC Symphony Orchestra was a radio orchestra conceived by David Sarnoff, the president of the Radio Corporation of America, the parent corporation of the National Broadcasting Company especially f
Harvey Shapiro (cellist)
…His professional debut was in 1935 at New York City's Town Hall. Following this, he was chosen by Arturo Toscanini to play in the cello section of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, whereupon he became its principal in 1943. He was also a founding member of its associated chamber ensembles, the Primrose Quartet and NBC Trio. After…
Toscanini in the Hymn of the Nations OWI film of December 1943
Arturo Toscanini conducting Verdi's La forza del destino overture
Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra performing Verdi's Hymn of the Nations, from 1944 OWI film