Otto Klemperer's reputation as one of the greatest conductors of the second half of the 20th-century was founded principally on his interpretations of the main orchestral repertoire, but his interests ranged more widely than that.

For many years, he was considered to be one of the greatest interpreters of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and on this very important CD we have gathered several of his little-known performances of Bach's music, especially including the Magnificat and the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, with the legendary Annie Fischer as pianist.

In addition, we include two short pieces, an arrangement by Klemperer himself of one of the 'Anna Magdalena' Notebook miniatures, and the famous 'Air' from the Third Orchestral Suite.

This is a rare and most valuable collector’s item.

Contents:
- "Bist du bei mir", BWV508, from Anna Magdalena Notebook
Strings of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Otto Klemperer

- Suite for Orchestra No.3, BWV1068: Air
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Otto Klemperer

- Magnificat in D, BWV243
Anna Báthy (soprano 1), Judit Sándor (soprano 2), Magda Tiszay (contralto), Lajos Somogyvári (tenor), György Littasy (bass), Oliver Nagy (continuo), Sandor Margittay (organ)
Budapest Chorus / Otto Klemperer

- Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D, BWV1050
Tibor Ney (violin), János Szebenyi (flute), Annie Fischer (piano)
Budapest Radio Symphony Orchestra / Otto Klemperer

Recorded 1945-1950