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RICHARD STRAUSS (1864–1949) / DVORÁK (1841–1904)
RICHARD STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben
Royal Albert Hall, London, 27 August 1974
DVORÁK Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’
Royal Albert Hall, London, 29 August 1975
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra / Rudolf Kempe
In this performance of Strauss, we witness Kempe’s mastery in securing issues of ‘structure, atmosphere and emotional intensity’ (David Patmore), along with his ‘unfailing musicality’.
According to the Times critic, Joan Chissell, Kempe’s performance of Heldenleben won him a ‘hero’s ovation, and rightly… Conducting without a score, Mr. Kempe gave detailed guidance to every player, yet at the same time retained the ability to stand back and view the work in perspective.’
‘Kempe successfully avoided what seems increasingly to be a danger today: exaggeration for the sake of effect on the one hand, and stiffness as a result of seeking clinical perfection on the other. Only a chosen few, such as Kempe, can realise their intensions by re-creating and at the same time remaining true to the original’ (Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau)
Kempe’s style appealed greatly to British musicians in whom he inspired great confidence and joy.
Sound format: LCPM mono
Picture format: 4:3
Running time: 89’
Subtitles: n/a
Menu languages: English
Booklet languages: E/F/G
Region code: 0
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ICAClassics DVD ICAD5009
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