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Apr 17, 2024 · Karl Böhm (born Aug. 28, 1894, Graz, Austria—died Aug. 14, 1981, Salzburg) was an Austrian conductor who earned an international reputation for his concert performances and recordings of Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, W.A. Mozart, and other composers. Böhm studied law but also studied music in Vienna with Eusebius Mandyczewski and Guido ...
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May 23, 2018 · Specialist in mus. of R. Strauss. Cond. f.ps. of Die schweigsame Frau (1935) and Daphne (1938), both Dresden. Karl Böhm, 1894–1981, Austrian conductor. He studied with the musicologist Eusebius Mandyczewski and took a law degree before turning to conducting.
We looked through the Gramophone archive and found this interview with the legendary Austrian conductor from 1972 when the music critic Alan Blyth sought out Böhm in Salzburg. The result was a stunning insight into one of classical music's finest minds as Böhm looked back on his career, reminiscing on his friendship with Richard Strauss, his ...
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Aug 7, 2014 · Böhm himself is at his absolute best, attaining almost unbearable levels of frenzy in places, yet also wonderfully detailed, even with the restricted, mono sound. Explore more on these topics ...