Early in 1977, Anne-Sophie Mutter played for Herbert von Karajan in a private audition. Much has been said and written about this encounter and the collaboration that followed. But this Weekly SpinOn centres on a principle that guided Karajan’s work with Anne-Sophie Mutter from the very beginning: repertoire choice was…
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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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“For each beginning bears a special magic, that nurtures living and bestows protection….” Herman Hesse These words ring true for life in general, as well as the art of classical music. If we think about a child starting to play an instrument, a composer birthing his first work, an overture…
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Karajan was a "Brahmsian" with heart and soul. Even if he didn't perform every of Brahms' works for orchestra, the symphonies, the concertos and the Requiem have been cornerstones of his repertoire through his entire career...
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!