Ionel Perlea, born on December 13, 1900 in Ograda, Romania, was a conductor known for his work with Italian and German opera repertoires. After moving to Germany following his father's death, he studied in Munich and Leipzig before making his debut at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest in 1919. Perlea worked as an accompanist in Leipzig and Rostock before conducting Aida in Cluj in 1927. He became music director of the Bucharest Opera from 1934 to 1944, premiering notable works such as Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. During World War II, he was arrested in Vienna but resumed his career post-war, conducting at La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. After health issues in 1957, Perlea focused on concerts and recordings, notably with RCA Victor. He taught at the Manhattan School of Music from 1952 to 1969. Perlea died in New York City on July 29, 1970.
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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a, TH 219 (Highlights), The Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a, TH 234 & The Nutcracker Suite, Op.
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 & Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 & Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" (Remastered 1993)
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| Brahms: Violinkonzert, Op. 77 - Ungarische Tänze |
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Mozart: Piano Concertos, K. 467 & 503
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Milestones of a Cello Legend: Gaspar Cassadó, Vol. 1
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More Cello Giants, Vol. 6
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Tchaikovsky: Mazeppa
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Tchaikovsky: Mazeppa (Sung in Italian) [Recorded Live 1954]
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Mozart: Idomeneo, re di Creta, K. 366 (Live)
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| Jussi Björling in Opera |
| Puccini: Manon Lescaut (Highlights) |
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Verdi: Aida (Highlights)
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| Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) |
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Verdi: Aida
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