Bruno Walter (1876-1972) - the pianist
Known primarily as a brilliant conductor, he was also a gifted pianist and composer of numerous works. German-born, he became an Austrian citizen in 1911.
I. Lotte Lehmann sings & Bruno Walter plays piano! Three lieder - LIVE
Here is the enchanting Lotte Lehmann with Bruno Walter at the piano. They perform three lieder from what appears to be the "Standard Hour" from San Francisco (April 17, 1950).
1. "Ständchen" by Schubert
2. "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" by Mendelssohn
3. "Wiegenlied" by Brahms
II. Bruno Walter plays Bach on the piano! (BWV 849) - RARE!
Here is the conductor Bruno Walter playing Bach's Prelude & Fugue in C# minor, BWV 849 at the piano. Recorded at Walter's home in Beverly Hills, 1952.
III. Bruno Walter plays Kreisleriana excerpts (2) - RARE!
Conductor/pianist Bruno Walter plays two movements from Schumann's piano fantasy, Kreisleriana, Op. 16.
-Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch
-Sehr langsam
IV. Bruno Walter reminisces... 1958!
Eminent conductor Bruno Walter reflects on his career during a promotional intermission interview from a New York Philharmonic Orchestra concert of 26 January 1958.
