We are reminded that he was 70 when, in 1937, he embarked on a venture with the NBC Symphony that would last 17 years.

Listen to his 1952 recording of Beethoven's Fifth with the NBC Symphony.

Several musicians of the NBC Symphony had their say.

In recent years, many performances from broadcasts and recording sessions with the NBC Symphony, from 1949 to 1954, have been made available.

Toscanini led the NBC Symphony for 17 years.

He also soloed with the NBC Symphony on recordings as a trombonist.

Eventually, Toscanini recorded all of the same music with the NBC Symphony.

One more example of Toscanini and the NBC Symphony in stereo now also exists.

Among his most critically acclaimed recordings are the following (with the NBC Symphony unless otherwise shown):

Upon completion of the score, he offered it to the NBC Symphony, professing admiration for their orchestra.