"Otto Klemperer's Timeless Conducting Legacy Continues to Mesmerize"

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Source: The New York Times
"Otto Klemperer's Timeless Conducting Legacy Continues to Mesmerize"
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A documentary about Otto Klemperer, a renowned conductor who died 50 years ago, sheds light on his unique approach to music. Klemperer was not interested in sentimentality or rhetoric, but rather focused on the signification of the form of music. His recordings, released by Warner to mark the anniversary of his death, continue to stun listeners with their radical and distinctive interpretations. Despite facing mental illness, exile, and other tribulations, Klemperer's dedication to upending tradition and his unwavering commitment to the music remain evident in his performances.

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