Walter berry was one of the few basses capable of singing everything from mozarts classical operas. Non ti fidar, o misera don giovannidon ottaviodonna annadon elvira by nicolai ghiaurovchrista ludwigfranz crassclaire watsonnicolai geddawalter berrymirella frenipaolo montarsolonew philharmonia chorusnew philharmonia orchestraotto klemperer. Edition otto klemperer rias recordings from berlin audite. Here that which is eternal is so irretrievably bound to the veritably. Also, his recording of mahlers 9th with the new philharmonia on emi is superb especially in the first movement. The haffner shows klemperers mozart at its very finest. On the programme was a performance of mozarts jupiter symphony that, as richard osborne tells us, largely dispelled walter legges residual doubts over the wisdom of backing klemperer as a major emi artist for the coming years. Otto klemperers artistry allied a distinctive sonority lean but weighty with insistently, powerfully dignified readings. Likewise, its the perfect decision tool if you are planning to buy mozart opera music, prepare for a music tour in vienna or need to decide between various operas on stage. Klemperers interpretation of lebhaft is to offer a perky little march, quite light and charming but it seems to go on for ever. Im listening to the recording conducted by otto klemperer with p, fischerdieskau, schwarzkopf and ludwig emi zdmc 7 63058 2. Get this, it is cheap and will convert you to opera, let alone to the performers.
Yet, as richard osbornes informative notes to this set point out, mozart punctuated klemperers career from almost the beginning to the very end. The last six symphonies limited edition otto klemperer on allmusic 2012. Klemperer made his major mozart orchestral recordings over a decade between 1957 and 1966 and it is a pity that room was not found in this box for the latefifties stereo version of symphony no. Legendary beethoven and wagner recordings with the philharmonia orchestra occupy the first eight discs of emis klemperer legacy the beethoven cycle in this manifestation includes the 1959 recordings of the third and fifth symphonies, but the 1955 version of. Wolfgang amadeus mozart overture to don giovanni, k 527 06. Wolfgang amadeus mozarts operas comprise 22 musical dramas in a variety of genres. Carlo maria giulini took over the direction of what would become one of the most celebrated of all mozart opera recordings. Emi continued to provide stellar casts for their mozart recordings, none more so than that for cosi fan tutte, a project which brought klemperer s career as a mozart. On the programme was a performance of mozarts jupiter symphony that, as richard osborne tells us, largely dispelled walter legges residual doubts over the wisdom of backing klemperer. Operas otto klemperer 11cd set with price, margaret, minton, yvonne on cd. Browse classical recordings available to buy in the the klemperer legacy series. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. In 1910, klemperer had specially assisted mahler in the premiere of his symphony no.
On this masterfully engineered audiophile download, otto klemperer, a master of mozart s works, leads the philharmonia orchestra through engaging interpretations of his most cherished symphonies. Warneremi boxed sets clearance page 4 classic select. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. However, it gives the symphony a whole different dimension and, imho, is absolutely worth seeking out. He patiently unravels mozarts scoring like a veteran storyteller who relishes every little detail of plot and subplot. Klemperer otto, north german radio symphony orchestra. Klemperer s mahlers 4th is a particularly good example, and is not an inexpensive purchase in the audiophile lp market. Arguably one of the greatest conductors in the world, klemperer brings excitement and technical control to these familiar compositions. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperers death, emi classics pays tribute to. Daniel barenboims complete mozart piano concertos emi. Klemperers take is completely different from any other recording i have heard in that it is far far slower. If i remember rightly a cast was actually assembled and, in the event, gave a festival hall performance under another conductor.
The first was don giovanni, an opera with which the demonically driven klemperer had been closely associated throughout his career. Klemperer is more introverted in his expression than leibowitz, but not less effective. Wolfgang amadeus mozart s operas comprise 22 musical dramas in a variety of genres. Klemperers mesmerizing concentration compensates for the loss in dramatic immediacy. Emi continued to provide stellar casts for their mozart recordings, none more so than that for cosi fan tutte, a project which brought klemperers career as a.
Ludwig, gedd, mozart, klemperer don giovanni music. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The klemperer legacy series page 1 of 2 presto classical. The first was don giovanni, an opera with which the demonically driven klemperer had. Walter berry was one of the few basses capable of singing everything from mozart s classical operas, through wagners romanticism, and intbergs expressionism without lacking a thing. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. He was the complete master of ensembles and act finales, examples of which can be found in any of the da ponte operas. The studio version of the magic flute that otto klemperer made for emi in 1964, with a cast. Its the audio recording of this wonderful opera that i still play the most often.
Klemperer had first conducted the philharmonia orchestra in 1951. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperer s death, emi classics pays tribute to the incomparable conductor with the release of an extensive. They went into this performance under the leadership of the veteran otto klemperer with the intention of presenting the work as best they could. Klemperer, often the most highminded of conductors, is here a master of the burlesque. List of operas by wolfgang amadeus mozart wikipedia. The haffner shows klemperer s mozart at its very finest. Operas otto klemperer 11 cd set with price, margaret, minton, yvonne on cd. Klemperer s take is completely different from any other recording i have heard in that it is far far slower. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. They range from the smallscale, derivative works of his youth to the fullfledged operas of his maturity.
Biography klemperer was born in breslau, germany now wroclaw, poland in 1885. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperer s death, emi classics pays tribute to the incomparable conductor with the release of an extensive edition of 11 luxurious yet affordablypriced boxsets. These concert recordings give the lie in stunning style to the reputation for slowness which has dogged the great otto klemperer. Otto klemperer, mozart mozart symphonies 1963, vinyl.
Emi new release otto klemperer boxset, operas by mozart. After a highly successful series of london concerts in 1929, klemperer returned to germany in 1931 to conduct the berlin state opera. Bbc culture the 10 greatest classical music recordings. Wagner who knew a few things about incredible but engaging sagas opined. Two new sets devoted to operas by mozart, wagner and strauss are available this march. The sound was not remastered for the reissue, but is very good indeed. German conductor and composer otto klemperer 14 may 1885 6 july 1973 is widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of the 20th century.
To boost your knowledge of mozart operas this one pager will put you on the fast track. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperers death, emi classics pays tribute to the incomparable conductor with the release of an extensive. Klemperers great gift in this opera is his ability to unify the contrasting elements of mozarts scoring whether it be in the exalted seria in the sarastro and queen of the night arias, or the pantomime buffoonery of papagenos arias. Klemperers 1966 recording of don giovanni with nicolai ghiaurov was first issued on cd in 1991, reissued in 2012. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperers death, emi classics pays tribute to the incomparable conductor with the release of an extensive edition of 11 luxurious yet affordablypriced boxsets. Mozarts marriage of figaro voted greatest opera of all. If you like klemperers mozart, you can complete the set with his account of symphony no. What is feeble or trivial we readily lay to the stupidity of the libretto, while that which is great and beautiful springs exclusively from the musical genius of the composer. Get acquainted with our picks for the 20 essential mozart recordings.
Klemperer hoped to conduct a recording of the complete opera in his very last years. Mozart otto klemperer mozart overtures 1965, vinyl. The pacing is weighty at times, but never ponderous in the manner of klemperers later mozart opera recordings. It is now included in this 11 cd box of mozart operas, published in 20. Indeed, klemperer was then noted more for his interest in contemporary music than for his interpretations of the mainstream classical and romantic repertory on which, in later life, he concentrated almost entirely. Ludwig van beethoven wolfgang amadeus mozart gustav mahler paul hindemith. However, others of the klemperer emi recordings from the same general time frame such as the brahms symphonies dont seem as fine. Matthauspassion bwv 244 conducted by otto klemperer. Pages in category operas by wolfgang amadeus mozart the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. Order from your preferred classical music cd store. Wagner complete operas box set 43cds diabolus in musica. Mozart symphony n40 philharmonia klemperer 1956 youtube.
Three of the works were abandoned before completion and were not performed until many years after the composers death. This works wonderfully well in the magic flute, a reference recording happily without all that wretched, stupid dialogue. The image persists of a style too heavy and massive to be ideal in mozart. The set was, and remains, a glorious achievement and, though legge would leave emi later that same year, the stage was set for klemperer to continue to record the three da ponte operas. Klemperer s 1966 recording of don giovanni with nicolai ghiaurov was first issued on cd in 1991, reissued in 2012. The image of a partiallyparalysed old man directing beethovens symphonies at a deathly slow pace is dispelled by these two concert versions of symphony no.
Mozarts musical forms in his mature operas was always determined by dramatic requirements, ensuring that the musical items come from the characters inner psychological drama or from the outer drama of the action. The three da ponte operas are another story, but they are not nearly as stodgy. The last six symphonies limited edition otto klemperer on allmusic. Emi continued to provide stellar casts for their mozart recordings, none more so than that for cosi fan tutte, a project which brought klemperer s career as a mozart conductor full circle.
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