Klaus Tennstedt
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Biography
Klaus Hermann Wilhelm Tennstedt, born on June 6, 1926, in Merseburg, Germany, was a conductor and violinist. He began his musical education at age six and later studied music in Leipzig. After becoming concertmaster of the Städtisches Orchester Halle in 1948, health issues led him to transition to conducting in 1952, making his debut directing Rudolf Wagner-Régenyâs Der Günstling. Klaus Tennstedt served as Generalmusikdirektor at various theaters in the DDR before moving to Sweden in 1971 and then to West Germany. His international breakthrough came in the 1970s with notable interpretations of Mahler's works. He held positions with the NDR-Sinfonieorchester Hamburg (1979-1981) and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming its Chief Conductor from 1983 to 1987 and later an honorary conductor. Klaus Tennstedt passed away on January 11, 1998, in Kiel, Germany, at the age of 71.
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- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: I. Vorspiel (Allegro moderato) featuring Klaus Tennstedt
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Op. 61: II. Larghetto featuring Klaus Tennstedt
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo featuring Klaus Tennstedt
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: II. Stürmisch bewegt. Mit grösster Vehemenz by Klaus Tennstedt
- Die Walküre: Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire Music by Klaus Tennstedt
- Das Rheingold: Entry of the Gods into Valhalla by Klaus Tennstedt
- Götterdämmerung: Siegfried's Death and Funeral March by Klaus Tennstedt
- Also Sprach Zarathustra Op.30: Von der Hinterweltlern (Of the Backworldsmen)
- Also Sprach Zarathustra Op.30: Von der Freuden und Leidenschaften (Of Joys and Passions)
- Don Juan Op. 20 featuring Lucia Popp
- Háry János Op. 15: Entrance of the Emperor and his court
- Háry János Op. 15: Prelude
- Háry János Op. 15: Viennese Musical Clock
- Háry János Op. 15: Intermezzo
- Háry János Op. 15: Battle and Defeat of Napoleon
- Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato by Klaus Tennstedt
- Symphony No. 4 in G Major: III. Ruhevoll
- Symphony No. 4 in G Major: II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast
- Symphony No. 4 in G Major: I. Bedächtig, nicht eilen
- Die Walküre, Act III: Walkürenritt (The Ride of the Valkyries) by Klaus Tennstedt
- Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": IV. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assai by Klaus Tennstedt
- Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 7, Rheinlegendchen
- Götterdämmerung, Act 3: Siegfrieds Tod und Trauermarsch. Sehr langsam - Feierlich by Berliner Philharmoniker
- Rienzi: Overture by Klaus Tennstedt
