Klaus Tennstedt left East Germany in 1971, moving to Sweden before taking a position in West Germany at the Kiel Opera in 1972.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt served as principal guest conductor for the London Philharmonic Orchestra for over 14 years and also held the same position with the Minnesota Orchestra.
Critical Reception
Klaus Tennstedt was praised by reviewers for his warm and sensitive tone, particularly in the works of composers like Bruckner and Mahler.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt, the conductor on this album, studied violin and piano at the Leipzig Conservatory and became concertmaster at the Halle Municipal Theatre at age 22.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt's international reputation grew after his North American debut in 1974 with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in 1994, and the gala concert for this occasion was his last public appearance.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt was made principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 1983 but had to resign four years later due to declining health.
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