Günter Wand promoted young composers and music banned as 'degenerate' by the Nazis, combining these with classical and romantic repertoires.
Notable Performances
Gustav Mahler conducted the Munich Philharmonic at the world premieres of his Fourth and Eighth Symphonies.
Performer Biography
Günter Wand (1912-2002), the conductor on this album, was Germany's youngest general music director after World War II.
Performer Biography
Günter Wand was known for being media-shy and the antithesis of a globetrotting star conductor, focusing instead on his primary responsibilities.
Recording & Production
Recordings of Günter Wand with the Munich Philharmonic were not released during his lifetime to avoid competition with his other recordings and those of the Philharmonic's principal conductors.
Recording & Production
This album features remastered live recordings from the Munich Philharmonic's own digital archives, which began in 1990.
Performer Biography
Günter Wand conducted the Cologne Gürzenich Orchestra for 35 years, making it one of the best orchestras in Germany.
