Carlos Kleiber

Carlos Kleiber was an important Austrian conductor from the 20th century. His discography is limited, but he is often regarded as one of the greatest conductors in history. Kleiber was born in Berlin in 1930, and his father, Erich, was also a respected conductor. To distance themselves from the fascist activities of Hitler and Mussolini, his family relocated to Buenos Aires around the mid-'30s. Kleiber attended schools in Argentina and Chile, where he played the piano and sang. By this time, his musical talents were obvious, but his father wanted him to pursue a non-musical ...