Role

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Conductor Performer

Country

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Austria

Birth

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August 5, 1890 in Vienna, Austria

Death

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January 27, 1956 in Zürich, Switzerland

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

Erich Kleiber was a renowned Austrian conductor who was born on August 5, 1890, in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of a well-known Viennese architect, who had a great passion for music. Erich Kleiber's father was a close friend of Gustav Mahler, who was a famous composer and conductor of the time. This connection allowed Erich Kleiber to meet and learn from some of the greatest musicians of his time. Erich Kleiber began his musical education at the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied piano and composition. However, he soon realized that his true passion was conducting, and he began to study under the guidance of Franz Schalk, who was the conductor of the Vienna State Opera. Erich Kleiber quickly became one of Schalk's most promising students, and he was soon given the opportunity to conduct his first opera, Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," at the age of 24. In 1919, Erich Kleiber was appointed as the conductor of the Darmstadt Opera in Germany, where he quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor. He was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians and for his attention to detail. Erich Kleiber's success in Darmstadt led to his appointment as the conductor of the Berlin State Opera in 1923, where he remained for the next ten years. During his time in Berlin, Erich Kleiber became known for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. He was also a champion of contemporary music, and he conducted the premieres of several important works, including Alban Berg's "Wozzeck" and Paul Hindemith's "Mathis der Maler." Erich Kleiber's performances were known for their energy, precision, and emotional depth, and he quickly became one of the most respected conductors of his time. In 1934, Erich Kleiber left Germany and moved to Argentina, where he became the conductor of the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. He remained in Argentina for the next ten years, during which time he continued to conduct some of the world's greatest orchestras and opera companies. Erich Kleiber's performances in Argentina were highly acclaimed, and he was widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of his time. In 1949, Erich Kleiber returned to Europe and became the conductor of the Vienna State Opera, where he remained until 1954. During his time in Vienna, Erich Kleiber continued to conduct some of the world's greatest orchestras and opera companies, and he was widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of his time. He was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians and for his attention to detail. Erich Kleiber's career was marked by many highlights, including his performances of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" in Berlin in 1924, which were widely regarded as some of the greatest performances of the opera ever given. He also conducted the premiere of Alban Berg's "Wozzeck" in Berlin in 1925, which was a groundbreaking work that helped to usher in a new era of modern music. In addition to his many performances, Erich Kleiber was also the recipient of many awards and honors. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1951, and he was made an honorary citizen of Vienna in 1954. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria in 1956. Erich Kleiber died on January 27, 1956, in Zurich, Switzerland, at the age of 65.

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