Carlos Kleiber Archive

During the summers of 1884 and 1885, Brahms composed his Symphony No. 4, working secretly in a quiet Austrian town in the Alps as was his usual practice. Despite the beautiful surroundings and his widespread …

In my view, conductor Carlos Kleiber was the greatest orchestral conductor of the past 100 years. Even though you might not understand the instructions he gives to the orchestra members in German, watch his movements!!!!! …

In my personal view, Carlos Kleiber was the greatest orchestral and Opera conductor of the past 100 years. As is the case, his life was surrounded by controversy. He demanded 100% excellence, and he often …

My personal view is that Carlos Kleiber was the greatest orchestral and Opera conductor of the past 100 years. He did not shout or curse the musicians as did Toscanini. Kleiber was demanding, of course. …

Johannes Brahms composed the Fourth Symphony during the summers of 1884–85 in Mürzzuschlag, Austria, his summer retreat in the mountains southwest of Vienna. In September 1885, Brahms wrote to Hans von Bülow, conductor of the …