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Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier
Richard [1] Strauss, Carlos Kleiber, Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier
Genre: Classical
 
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  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #2
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Another entry in the immortal catalogue of conductor Carlos Kleiber (1930-2004), a colossus among 20th-century musicians. Although Kleiber had one of the most limited repertoires of any conductor, within his sphere he was...  more »

     
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Another entry in the immortal catalogue of conductor Carlos Kleiber (1930-2004), a colossus among 20th-century musicians. Although Kleiber had one of the most limited repertoires of any conductor, within his sphere he was often unapproachable. His legendary recording of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has been called the greatest of all the countless versions recorded over the past hundred years. Likewise, his recording of Weber's Der Freischütz, called by some critics "the greatest opera recording ever made." Any addition to the Kleiber discography is a major event, and this Rosenkavalier is no exception, especially when it is made available at budget price!Born in Berlin to a father who was also a famous conductor - Erich Kleiber - Carlos was taken to Argentina as a small child when his family fled Nazi Germany. He worked his way up through the European opera houses, demanding exacting standards of his players, becoming reclusive, and never giving interviews. He never held a permanent position with any orchestra, preferring to remain a wandering "guest conductor." Kleiber was especially famous for his opera performances, and Der Rosenkavalier was among those in which he was considered peerless. This live performance was recorded in Munich, July 13, 1973.