From Wikipedia: Leo Blech (21 April 1871 – 25 August 1958) was a German opera composer and conductor who is perhaps most famous for his work at the Königliches Opernhaus (later the Berlin State Opera / Staatsoper Unter den Linden) from 1906 to 1937, and later as the conductor of Berlin's Städtische Oper from 1949 to 1953. Blech was known for his reliable, clear, and elegant performances, especially of works by Wagner, Verdi, and Bizet's Carmen (which he conducted over 600 times), and for his sensitivity as an accompanist.

Blech's stylish account of the waltz from 'Der Rosenkavalier,' recorded in December 1928, has long been a favourite of mine, and I hope others will also enjoy it. I have made the transfer from a laminated Australian 78 rpm pressing.

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