Otto Klemperer (1885–1973) was a German conductor and composer, revered as one of the towering maestros of the 20th century. As a musician, he was renowned for his commanding presence on the podium, his structural clarity, and his uncompromising interpretations of the great symphonic and operatic repertoire. His performances of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, and Mozart were marked by grandeur, strength, and a deep sense of architecture. Overcoming personal and physical challenges, including illness

3.1K views · 136 reactions | Fifty years ago, in May and June 1970, Otto Klemperer, the first Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia conducted a Cycle of Beethoven’s symphonies at the Royal Festival Hall. Every performance was captured live for broadcast by the BBC, and has been reconstructed for Blu-ray disc in this special box set release, produced in partnership with the Otto Klemperer Film Foundation. It's available here: shorturl.at/jsTYZ | Philharmonia Orchestra | Facebook

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