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Alfred Walter

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frenchClassicalorchestralromanticconductor

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Alfred Walter is a distinguished Austrian conductor known for his extensive work in the realm of classical music. Born on November 27, 1929, in Vienna, Austria, Walter has made significant contributions to the interpretation and performance of a wide range of musical repertoire. Walter began his musical career as a violinist, studying at the Vienna Music Academy. He later transitioned to conducting, studying with notable conductors such as Hans Swarowsky and Bruno Walter. Throughout his career, Alfred Walter has held numerous positions with renowned orchestras around the world. He has served as the principal conductor of orchestras such as the Bern Symphony Orchestra, the Polish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, and the Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Walter is particularly esteemed for his interpretations of the works of Austrian composers, including Haydn, Mozart, and Bruckner. He has also championed lesser-known composers and has conducted numerous recordings of their works, bringing attention to their contributions to the classical repertoire. Alfred Walter's conducting style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a profound musicality, and a commitment to honoring the composer's intentions. His interpretations are marked by a balance of emotional depth and intellectual rigor. With his extensive discography and a career spanning several decades, Alfred Walter has left a lasting impact on the world of classical music. His artis

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Up on the House Top

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Solitude Waltz Op 174

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Kinderspiele (Polka francaise), Op. 304

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Carmen, Suite No. 1/5 Marche du toréador

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Die Fledermaus (The Bat), overture to the operetta (RV 503-1)

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Carmen, Suite No. 2/2 Habanera

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Roses de Noel, Op. 230: Roses de Noel, Waltz, Op. 230

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Symphony No. 1: Scherzo: Molto vivace - Carl Reinecke

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Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron), overture to the operetta

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Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), overture to the operetta (RV 510-1)

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Merry Christmas / Frohliche Weihnachten / Joyeux Noel

Merry Christmas / Frohliche Weihnachten / Joyeux Noel

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Famous Operetta Overtures

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Waldteufel: Famous Waltzes

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Bizet-Stage Works--Alfred Walter

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Strauss Ii, J.: Edition - Vol. 14

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German Romantic Overtures

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Waldteufel: The Best of Emile Waldteufel, Vol. 10

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A Classic Christmas

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C.M. Ziehrer: Selected Dances and Marches, Vol. 1

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REINECKE : Symphony No. 1 / King Manfred

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BIZET: Carmen Suites Nos. 1-2 / L'arlesienne Suites Nos. 1-2

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The Very Best of Strauss

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