How many recordings of Herbert von Karajan are there?
How many recordings of Herbert von Karajan are there?
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. Conductor Herbert von Karajan. Photo: Decca/Siegfried Lauterwasser Herbert von Karajan (5 April 1908 – 16 July 1989) is regarded as one of the greatest conductors of all time.
What does HV Karajan stand for?
Austrian conductor, born April 5, 1908 in Salzburg, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) and died July 16, 1989 in Anif, Austria. He was married to Eliette von Karajan, father of Arabel von Karajan and Isabel Karajan . Director, G. Karayan, H. Karajan, H. v. Karajan, H. von Karajan, H.V.Karajan, H.Von Karajan, Herbert fon Karajan,…
Where can I listen to Karajan?
Karajan’s legendary discography contains some of the most valued interpretations of the repertoire available. To celebrate the legacy of Herbert von Karajan, on the 30th anniversary of his death, listen to the Best of Karajan on Apple Music and Spotify and scroll down to listen to our selection of 10 of his great recordings.
Who is Karajan and why is he famous?
Karajan once simultaneously held six of the world’s most prestigious musical posts including artistic director of the Vienna State Opera and conductor for life of the Berlin Philharmonic. He is the biggest selling classical artist in recorded music history and has sold over 200 million records.
When did Karajan start his music career?
Karajan’s career was given a significant boost in 1935 when he was appointed Germany’s youngest Generalmusikdirektor and performed as a guest conductor in Bucharest, Brussels, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Paris. In 1938 Karajan made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic.
How good is the recording of Karajan’s ‘the ring’?
The recording is exceptional and the sound is exemplary. For his monumental Ring cycle Karajan assembled a world-class cast of singers who were able to convey his vision – lyrical and with a clear and vivid declamation of the text.
