"Cantelli was indeed one of the most prodigiously gifted conductors of his generation."
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Guido Cantelli
Guido Cantelli (27 April 1920 – 24 November 1956) was an Italian conductor, considered one of the most talented conductors ever. Arturo Toscanini elected him his spiritual heir but, just a few weeks after being appointed Music Director of La Scala, he died in a tragic airplane crash, aged 36.
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