Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor known for his intensity, perfectionism, and electrifying interpretations of classical music. He was born in Parma, Italy in 1867 and later studied music at the Parma Conservatory. Toscanini gained fame as the conductor of the La Scala Orchestra in Milan and later became the music director of the New York Philharmonic. During his career, he conducted many premieres of important works and was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising standards.