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documentary Otto Klemperer: The Last Concert A documentary by Philo Bregstein

A documentary by Philo Bregstein

Otto Klemperer: The Last Concert A documentary by Philo Bregstein

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On September 26, 1971, filmmaker Philo Bregstein had the rare opportunity to capture the great Otto Klemperer on film. In rehearsal with the New Philharmonia Orchestra, Klemperer was his usual exacting self, demanding precision in phrasing, dynamic contrast, and structure—and Bregstein’s cameras captured every moment of the process in what would turn out to be the maestro’s final concert, aged 86 and firmly established as one of the most important and most influential conductors of the 20th century.

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  • Directed by:
    • Philo Bregstein
  • Venue: Royal Festival Hall (London, Great Britain)
  • Production date: 2016
  • Recording date: 1971
  • Duration: 1 h 11 min
  • Production: © Arthaus Musik GmbH
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