The Biedermeier period (about 1815–1848) developed in Central Europe, especially in the German-speaking regions, after years of war and political upheaval. With censorship and limited political participation, many people had little influence on public life. This led to a growing sense of insecurity and fatigue. Instead of confrontation, stability became…
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Now that spring is finally knocking on our doors, it’s time for the right music to accompany the sprouting flowers and singing birds. Many composers have been inspired by this time of year and have translated the annual reawakening of nature into music. Track 1 – Frühlingsstimmen Walzer /…
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Robert Schumann’s op 54 was the piano concerto Karajan performed most often – 32 times. The pianists he worked with...
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The Fourth was Karajan’s favourite Schumann symphony. This is quite unusual. The “Spring Symphony” and the “Rhenish” are generally much more popular. More than that: the Fourth...
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!