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Apr 5, 2024 · To celebrate the legacy of legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan, on the 30th anniversary of his death, listen to our selection of 10 great recordings.
A podcast-styled music album show hosted by the Karajan Institute. Discover classical music in an easy and approachable way with a hand-picked selection of legendary classical music. Shop
The Karajan® Archive is the central source for research on the life and works of Herbert von Karajan. It is the biggest and most comprehensive collection for any classical musician worldwide. It preserves unique documents ranging from the patent of nobility of the Karajan family to a score of “The Valkyrie” with Karajan’s stage directions.
Apr 4, 2008 · Karajan shot to the top of the classical music scene in the 1950s, remaining supremely powerful until he died in 1989. He left a legacy of gorgeous recordings, as well as...
Herbert von Karajan’s first performance with the Berliner Philharmoniker in April 1938 was a sensation – and aroused the jealousy of principal conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, who from then on considered the young star his rival.
Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989) was called the “chief musical director of Europe” as he advanced from his hometown of Salzburg in a stellar career to hold the most critical positions in classical music: after co-creating and forming the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, he became principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for life in 1955.
Karajan’s iconic artistry arose from the awe-inspiring power of his podium presence, the poetic fluidity of his gestures and the passionate intensity of his music-making.
