Otto Klemperer's Long Journey Through His Times

Nan
1h 38m
1985

Overview

Relying on a bounty of archival footage and interviews with prominent musicians and intimates, Philo Bregstein's film traces the life and career of the conductor and composer Otto Klemperer, one of the foremost musicians of his time.

Country : Germany
Languages : Deutsch, English
Released Date: 1985-05-16

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Otto Klemperer

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Pierre Boulez

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