The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21st 2025 inspired this playlist about various compositions on the subject of death, mourning and transcendence. Beginning with a track of the coronation mass conducted by Herbert von Karajan in St. Peters Basilica in Rome during a High Mass celebrated by…
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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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“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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Gottlob Frick was a basso profundo at the Vienna State Opera in the 1950s and 60s who performed no fewer than 88 times with Karajan...
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!