Kurt Redel
Kurt Redel was one of those seemingly ubiquitous figures in the world of music, appearing on numerous recordings in varied repertory, mostly on smaller or obscure labels. Many of his CDs have theme-oriented titles (Piano by Starlight, Classics for Lovers, etc.), and a large number feature him in just a few selections, sharing honors with other, often lesser-known conductors. Yet, Redel consistently achieved acclaim throughout his career -- and made recordings where he was the featured conductor. Redel started out as a flutist in symphony orchestras, but in 1953, the year he founded the Munich Pro Arte Orchestra, he shifted his focus to conducting. Thereafter he forged a highly successful career as a conductor and has appeared on hundreds of recordings.
Redel was born in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland), on October 8, 1918. A multi-talented youth, he studied flute, piano, and violin, as well as conducting and composition at the Breslau Conservatory. He won several flute competitions in the late 1930s, including at Vienna and Geneva, and in 1939 was given membership in the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra and awarded a professorship at the Salzburg Mozarteum. In 1941 Redel relocated to Munich, the city that served as the center of his career for more than a half century. There he performed at the Bavarian State Opera until the end of the war.
After a stint teaching at the Northwest German Music Academy in Detmold (1946-1953), Redel founded the Munich Pro Arte Orchestra. He began touring widely with the ensemble and soon turned out his first recording. That effort was awarded a Grande Prix du disque from the prestigious Academie Charles Cros, the first of several Redel received during his career.
Redel was eclectic throughout his career: he took part in the avant-garde movement in Europe, appearing in Darmstadt at classes in the 1950s and '60s with Boulez, Stockhausen, and company; yet he also regularly led performances of works from the Baroque, Classical, and later periods. Some credit Redel with being instrumental in the rediscovery of Pachelbel's Canon. Throughout his conducting career he has performed regularly as guest conductor of many major European orchestras and has appeared at some of the most important festivals. He founded the Lourdes Festival and served as its director for 20 years. He was mostly inactive in the new century.
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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048
Kurt Redel, Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich
Classical - Released by Classically on 5 Dec 2023
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LE BAL DE PARIS
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Redel
Classical - Released by Pierre Verany on 1 Jan 2010
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Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, Cello, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major, RV 546
Chamber Labacensis, Kurt Redel
Classical - Released by Red Note OMP on 17 May 2010
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Haydn: Concerto pour trompette & Divertimenti (Stereo Version)
Bernard Jeannoutot, Pro Arte Orchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1962
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Albinoni: Concerto a 5 in B Minor (Digitally Remastered)
Classical - Released by EMG Classical on 30 Oct 2012
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Vivaldi: La Stravaganza, Op. 4, Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, RV 279 (Digitally Remastered)
Collegium Pro Arte, Kurt Redel, Karsten Haymann
Concertos - Released by EMG Classical on 16 Oct 2015
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Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 (Digitally Remastered)
Collegium Pro Arte, Kurt Redel
Chamber Music - Released by EMG Classical on 21 Aug 2015
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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047
Kurt Redel, Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich
Classical - Released by Classically on 20 Dec 2023
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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046
Kurt Redel, Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich
Classical - Released by Classically on 5 Dec 2023
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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 G Major BWV 1049
Kurt Redel, Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich
Classical - Released by Classically on 21 Dec 2023
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Haydn (Mono Version)
Bernard Jeannoutot, Pro Arte Orchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1962
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Bach: L'offrande musicale (Stereo Version)
Pro Arte Kammerorchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1962
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Bach: Les 5 suites pour orchestre, vol. 2 (Mono Version)
Pro Arte Orchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1963
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Telemann: Suite, TWV 55:g4, Concertos, TWV 51:F1, TWV 52:C2 & TWV 53:E1 (Mono Version)
Georg Retyi, Pro Arte Kammerorchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1963
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3 Pièces pour orchestre et jouets d'enfants (Mono Version)
Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1958
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Bach: L'offrande musicale, BWV 1079 (Mono Version)
Pro Arte Kammerorchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1957
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Mozart: 7 Arias de concert pour ténor et orchestre (Mono Version)
Helmut Krebs, Pro Arte Orchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1957
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Mozart: Divertimento No. 17, K. 334 (Mono Version)
Pro Arte Kammerorchester München, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1957
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Bach: 3 Konzerte für 2 Cembali und Streichorchester
Hans Pischner, Isolde Ahlgrimm, Staatskapelle Dresden, Kurt Redel
Classical - Released by Eterna on 1 Jan 1967
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Introducing: The Oboe
Camerata Labazensis, Kurt Redel, Slovak Chamber Orchestra
Classical - Released by Music Manager on 31 Jul 2018
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Carl Stamitz: 2 Concertos pour flûte et orchestre (Mono Version)
Ensemble Orchestral de L'Oiseau-Lyre, Kurt Redel
Miscellaneous - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1955
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