“In nova fert animus mutatas dicer formas corpora: di, coeptis (nam vos mutastis et illas) adspirate meis primaque ab origine mundi ad mea perpetuum deducite tempora carmen.” “My intention is to tell of bodies changed to different forms; the gods, who made the changes, will inspire my work.” — Ovid,…
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Regarding the importance Beethoven had for Karajan, it is no surprise that his only opera was a cornerstone in the maestro’s repertoire...
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Karajan conducted Beethoven’s works almost a thousand times(!) in concert. Of course, he included the solo concertos although he may not have been as dedicated to them as he was to the symphonies...
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A major work in the oeuvre of its composer, hence a major work in musical history – Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis”. The majestic composition that Beethoven himself thought of...
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!