RARE : unique interview with ROSA RAISA about TOSCANINI in 1963

This document is the 20 minute unedited version of the interview Ben Grauer conducted in New York with Raisa shortly before her death in September 1963. This interview was part of Grauer’s series: “Toscanini, the Man Behind the Myth.” This reel-to-reel version was sent to Raisa’s family for approval shortly after her death. The final edited version is only 12 minutes. There are spontaneous back-and-forth comments and lapses into Italian that make this version interesting. We also get a glimpse into Raisa’s personality at the end when she wants Grauer’s praise for her interview performance. 1. the unedited interview (up until ) 2. the final (edited) result Charles Mintzer, January 2018