Stravinsky: The Firebird (Ballet Suite) - Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20
1/20/2017, 8 Tracks, 39:35
Featuring
Rudolf Kempe
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Igor Stravinsky
Benjamin Britten
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Recording & Production
The Lukaskirche in Dresden was converted into an ultra-modern studio, providing ideal conditions for the increased recording workload in Dresden.
Historical Context
Rudolf Kempe's work with the Dresden Staatskapelle was interrupted by Cold War politics, leading to a twelve-year absence from Dresden.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Kempe, the conductor on this album, was trained as a pianist and oboist at the orchestral school of the Sächsische Staatskapelle in Dresden.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Kempe was considered the "secret commander" of the Dresden Staatskapelle between 1968 and 1975, even though he was only in Dresden for a few weeks each year.
Interpretation
Rudolf Kempe, the conductor, was known for his ability to communicate his musical intentions to the orchestra through gestures rather than verbal explanations during recording sessions.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Kempe, the conductor, made his debut as a conductor in 1935 in Leipzig after serving as an orchestra musician.
Recording & Production
This album, recorded in January 1976, was Rudolf Kempe's last recording before his unexpected death in May 1976.
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