Tuxedo TUXCD 1207 - Rudolf Moralt: Bruckner Symphony No. 7
Born in Munich, he studied there with Walter Courvoisier and August Schmid-Lindner, and was engaged as an assistant at the Munich State Opera under Bruno Walter and Hans Knappertsbusch from 1919 until 1923. He was conductor at the opera house of Kaiserslautern (1923-28) and musical director of the opera house in Brno (1932-34). He also worked in Braunschweig and Graz before being appointed chief conductor at the Vienna State Opera in 1940 until his death in Vienna at age 58. Given this information, it was exciting when Tuxedo announced a Bruckner 7th with Rudolf Moralt conducting. The only problem is that when the recording was released, it now listed Hans Rosbaud and the SWF Symphony Orchestra - a recording available from many other labels. But the real problem here is that for years, this cover with Moralt's name is still showing up in all promotions of the disc. I wonder how many people have purchased the Moralt only to receive the Rosbaud. Wake up Tuxedo! You too Qualiton! |
