What does triumph sound like in classical music? It isn’t always loud or heroic. Sometimes, it’s persistent. Sometimes, joyful. At times, deeply personal — or carefully staged. This week’s playlist explores four pieces that reflect different kinds of triumph, each in its own way. We begin with Anton Bruckner, whose life…
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The death of Pope Francis and the following conclave taking place in the Sistine Chapel in the Roman Vatican have inspired this playlist about various compositions on the subject of death, mourning, and transcendence. The papal conclave is one of the oldest continuously practiced rituals in the Western world. Established…
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In this episode of the Spotlight series we are looking at Karajan's interpretations of the Bruckner symphonies. As was the case with many other great 20th-century conductors, Bruckner’s oeuvre was a central pillar in Karajan’s symphonic repertoire. In his last season 1988/89, he chose two Bruckner symphonies for his last performance in New York (the 8th) and for his last concert of all in Vienna (the 7th).
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!