Erich Kleiber
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Erich Kleiber, born on August 5, 1890, in Vienna, Austria, was a conductor known for his interpretations of classical music. After studying at the Prague Conservatory, he began his career as a répétiteur and gradually moved into conducting roles in various opera houses. His breakthrough came with his appointment as musical director of the Berlin State Opera in 1923, where his scrupulous musicianship and innovative programming earned him high acclaim. During this period, Kleiber premiered Alban Bergâs Wozzeck. In 1934, he resigned from the Berlin State Opera in protest against Nazi policies and relocated to Buenos Aires. He continued his career as a freelance conductor, guest conducting internationally in opera houses and concert halls, conducting notable works such as Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" and playing a significant role in the creation of The Royal Opera in London. He faced political obstacles when plans for his return to the Berlin State Opera in the 1950s were thwarted. He died suddenly on January 27, 1956, in Zürich at the age of 65. Notable posthumous releases include Erich Kleiber Conducts 1947-48 NBC Concerts (2006) and The Nbc Recordings: 1946 / 1948 (2006).
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Maria Callas/Boris Christoff/Enzo Mascherini/Erich Kleiber
Giuseppe Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani
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- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - IV. Gewitter. Sturm. Allegro by London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act III, "Sull'aria...Che soave zefiretto"
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto by London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Josef Strauss: Sphärenklänge, Op. 235 by Erich Kleiber
- J. Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture by Erich Kleiber
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act III, "E Susanna non vien!...Dove sono i bei momenti"
- DvoÅák: Carnival Overture, Op. 92 by Erich Kleiber
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act IV, "Deh vieni, non tardar"
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act IV, "Tutto è disposto... Aprite un po' quegl'occhi"
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act II, "Venite, inginocchiatevi"
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: Allegro molto by Erich Kleiber
- DvoÅák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World" - 4. Allegro con fuoco by Staatskapelle Berlin
- DvoÅák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World" - 3. Scherzo. Molto vivace by Staatskapelle Berlin
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act II, "Voi che sapete"
- DvoÅák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": III. Molto vivace by Staatskapelle Berlin
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act III, "Riconosci in questo amplesso"
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo by London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso by London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act III, "Hai già vinta la causa'... Vedrò, mentr'io sospiro"
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro by London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 "Unfinished": 2. Andante con moto by Berliner Philharmoniker
- Le Nozze di Figaro: Act I, "Non so più cosa son"
- Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 "Unfinished": 1. Allegro moderato by Berliner Philharmoniker
- Mendelssohn: Suite from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 7 Con moto tranquillo. Notturno by Berliner Philharmoniker
