Visionary, perfectionist, dedicated teacher and legendary trainer of orchestras, Sergiu Celibidache was a conductor who inspired devotion from his audiences and loyalty from his players.
Celibidache would rehearse tirelessly to achieve the results that won him the reputation of being one of the great geniuses of the musical world. Refusing to embrace recording, and basing his career almost exclusively in Germany, he acquired a cult status for the excellence of his musical approach.
He was particularly known for performances of the symphonies of Bruckner, to which he brought characteristically measured tempos and an unfailing intensity of expression.
After his death, several recordings of his concerts were finally released officially.
Here is Sergiu Celibidache as he rehearses the music of Richard Srauss:
