Austrian conductor Erich Kleiber was born on this day in 1890 – 129 years ago.
Dying in 1956, he served prominent conducting positions with the Berlin State Opera, La Scala Opera and the Colon Theater – and premiered a number of important 20th Century works including Alban Berg’s ground-breaking opera, ‘Wozzeck’.
He was the father of renowned conductor, Carlos Kleiber.
