Tribute to Rafael Kubelík [Mahler, Brahms, Schönberg]
10/1/2015, 8 Tracks, 1:19:17
Featuring
Julia Hamari
Rose Wagemann
David Rendall
Rafael Kubelík
Grace Hoffman
Inge Borkh
Hertha Töpper
Herbert Schachtschneider
Kieth Engen
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Gustav Mahler
Johannes Brahms
Arnold Schoenberg
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Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík was the musical director of the Czech Philharmonic from 1942 to 1948, taking over from Václav Talich, and resisted German occupiers before emigrating during the communist 'take-over' in 1948.
Performer Biography
Despite being a prolific composer and an ardent defender of contemporary music, Rafael Kubelík conducted Mozart and Beethoven more than any other composers.
Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík was the director of the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio in Munich until 1979, remaining one of its main leaders until his retirement in 1985, and later conducted his beloved Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in 1990 after the Velvet Revolution.
Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, was born in Bohemia, the son of famous violinist Jan Kubelík and Hungarian countess Marianna Szell Szentgyörgyvölgy of Duka.
Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík was appointed head of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the early 1950s but left after three years due to resistance to his bold programs, his openness to colored musicians, and criticism.
Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík's studies at the Prague Conservatory included piano, violin, and composition, allowing him to interpret his own violin fantasy and conduct a Dvořák overture at his graduation concert.
Performer Biography
Rafael Kubelík served as Director of Covent Garden from 1955 to 1958 but resigned after feeling slighted by a xenophobic attack from Thomas Beecham.
