The great mid-20th-century conductor Otto Klemperer made his debut with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks in 1956, at the age of 71, and his performances with the orchestra were hailed as ‘utmost perfection’. This newly remastered recording features two contrasting symphonies, Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 and Haydn’s Symphony No. 101, ‘The Clock’, recorded in 1956 and 1957.
Featuring
Otto Klemperer
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Joseph Haydn
Johannes Brahms
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Performer Biography
After emigrating to the USA in 1933, Otto Klemperer returned to Europe in 1947 and led the Budapest State Opera, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra London.
Performer Biography
In December 2008, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks was listed among the ten best orchestras in the world by the British music magazine Gramophone.
Performer Biography
The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) was founded in 1949 and quickly became an internationally renowned orchestra, particularly known for its commitment to new music.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from the Herkulessaal in Munich, with the Haydn symphony recorded in October 1956 and the Brahms symphony in September 1957.
Performer Biography
Otto Klemperer, born in 1885, was a significant conductor of the 20th century who, as a Jew and advocate for modern music, was forced to leave Germany after the Nazi takeover in 1933.
Critical Reception
Otto Klemperer's concerts in Munich were considered extraordinary, with critics emphasizing the 'utmost perfection' of his interpretations and the 'unrepeatable' nature of his performances due to his advanced age.
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