Carlo Maria Giulini was an Italian conductor who rose to prominence during an
era when many Italian conductors were tainted by their association with fascism.
No such accusation was ever levelled at Giulini however who maintained his
integrity throughout the war remaining a pacifist even when drafted into the
Italian army before eventually deserting and hiding from the German occupying
forces and their Italian collaborators. After Italy was liberated Giulini picked
up his conducting career which he had begun prior to the start of hostilities
and quickly became a highly respected ...