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Otto Klemperer was a German-born conductor and composer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. He was born in Wrocław, Poland, and studied music in Berlin and Vienna. He began his career as a conductor in Germany in the early 1900s, and eventually became the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Klemperer was known for his intense and passionate conducting style, and for his ability to bring out the best in the musicians he worked with. He was also known for his innovative programming, which often included works by contemporary composers. Klemperer was a prolific composer, and wrote several symphonies, operas, and other works. He also wrote several books on conducting and music theory. Klemperer died in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1973, at the age of 88. He was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Berlin.

Popular As Otto Nossan Klemperer
Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 14 May 1885
Birthday 14 May
Birthplace Breslau, Germany
Date of death July 6, 1973
Died Place Zürich, Switzerland
Nationality Poland

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Otto Klemperer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, Otto Klemperer height is 6′ 5″ .

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Who Is Otto Klemperer's Wife?

His wife is Johanna Geisler (m. 1919)

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Wife Johanna Geisler (m. 1919)
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Children Werner and Lotte

Otto Klemperer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Otto Klemperer worth at the age of 88 years old? Otto Klemperer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from Poland. We have estimated Otto Klemperer's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1955

He became the conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London in 1955, a position he held for the rest of his life. He made many classic recordings with that orchestra for EMI/Angel Records, including what many consider the definitive versions of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Beethoven's "Fidelio," and Bach's "Saint Matthew Passion." All of his stereo recordings were made with the Philharmonia Orchestra.

1939

Suffered from an intense case of bipolar disorder. His polar episodes combined with the ill-effects of the brain tumor surgery in 1939 lent to erratic and strange behavior, including several affairs, a widely-publicized escape and disappearance from a sanitarium in New York, and being found mugged in a gutter after conducting a concert in Los Angeles.

1933

He conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1933 to 1939 and took part in the first memorial tribute to composer George Gershwin in September 1937 at the Hollywood Bowl.

1923

Daughter, Lotte (1923-2003). Lotte helped to manage her father's career as an orchestral conductor after their emigration to the United States.

1885

Otto Klemperer was born on May 14, 1885 in Breslau, Silesia, Germany as Otto Nossan Klemperer. He was married to Johanna Klemperer.