Great Conductors: Carlos Kleiber

Carlos Kleiber is far too sensitive and self-critical to maintain an broken relationship with the public. He hates routine, and his appearances are often months apart - one reason why his agreement to this film recording was considered quite a coup. Kleibert's distinctive qualities - his precision, politeness, charm, imagination and astonishing success at achieving the effects he desires - all come to the fore in this uniquely memorable rehearsal and performance of Weber's Freischütz Overture.