Various Composers - Otto Klemperer in Jerusalem, Vol. 1

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• Carl Maria von Weber - Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277: Overture
• Franz Schubert - Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 "Unfinished"
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, KV 546
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenata Notturna No. 6 in D Major, KV 239
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 29 in A Major, KV 201
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, Kv 466, KV 466

Frank Peleg, piano

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Otto Klemperer, conductor

Date: 1967; 1951 / 2025

Label: Archipel

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Otto Klemperer (1885–1973) was a German-born conductor and composer, renowned for his interpretations of both German and European orchestral and operatic repertoires. A prominent figure in the 20th century, Klemperer was known for his deep, analytical approach to music and his precise, authoritative conducting style. He held key positions with the Berlin Philharmonic and the Cologne Opera, and later in life, he became the principal conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London. Klemperer was particularly celebrated for his performances of works by composers like Beethoven, Brahms, and Mahler. Despite facing personal and political challenges, including fleeing Nazi Germany, Klemperer left an enduring legacy as one of the great conductors of his time.