Sergiu Celibidache (1912-1996), one of the greatest conductors in history, was born in Romania. After studies in mathematics, music and philosophy in Bucharest and Berlin he becomes - besides Wilhelm Furtwängler - Chief Conductor of the famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1945. After Furtwängler’s death in 1954, Celibidache leaves the German capital and conducts all over the world (especially in Italy, South America and Scandinavia) with tremendous success, whereby he totally refuses himself to the music recording industry by his own conviction. From 1973 - 75 he conducts the Orchestre National de France; his concerts are several times recorded by television. At the same time he becomes principal guest conductor at the Orchester des Süddeutschen Rundfunks Stuttgart, where he left behind a formative influence. During his extraordinarily long and fruitful cooperation with the Münchner Philharmoniker, beginning in 1979, he became a living legend. His current, posthumous presence in media is caused by live recordings of concerts of this era, which are published by EMI with approval of heirs. The Deutsche Grammophon committed itself to continue the edition, especially for the Stuttgart recordings.
During his entire conducting career Celibidache deepened methodical reflection about his art and imparted the results of his research in an indefatigable teaching work, especially during a thirteen years standing guest professorship at the University of Mainz as well as in Munich and Paris.
Four high level musicians formed by Celibidache, decided to found an orchestra and a music academy in Eastern France to continue his work to the best of their might. In this objective they work with the support of Celibidache’s son, Serge Ioan Celebidachi, and the maestro’s assistant at the Münchner Philharmoniker, Konrad von Abel.
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