Rudolf Kempe – Collection of Romantic Classics and Waltzes of the Strauss Family

KHCD-2011-076-2CD (STEREO) – The Artistry of Rudolf Kempe – Music by Heuberger, Humperdinck, Lehár, Mendelssohn, Resnicek, Suppé, and the Strauss Family – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/Rudolf Kempe – Rudolf Kempe (1910-1976) Principal Conductor to some of the leading orchestras and opera houses in Europe, was one of the last representatives of the great German conducting tradition of the 19^th and 20^th centuries. Throughout the world he was highly regarded for his baton technique which in its brilliance and clarity was second to none; for the authenticity of his interpretations of an uncommonly wide repertoire in both opera and concert; for his qualities as an educator and guiding spirit of orchestras; and for his integrity as a musician and as a man. This collection is a brief glimpse into the extraordinary talent of Kempe, featuring music of Romantic masters and of members of the Strauss family, in EMI/Angel recordings from the late 50s and early 60s.

This collection came about after some searching to find another album to fill out the CD I had started with the Mendelssohn and Humperdinck LP. Finding the EMI/Seraphim “Silver and Gold” set fit the bill, and the result is a great intro to Kempe’s art.

Thanks for visting! – Cheers – Curt Timmons

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