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20 February

Karajan artists: Martha Mödl – the ultimate Klytämnestra

For Karajan Martha Mödl was an indispensable singer in the 1950s and 60s. She worked with him at almost every crucial stage of his career after the war...

31 January

Karajan artists: Wilma Lipp – first mother then daughter

Wilma Lipp made her debut as an opera singer at the age of 17, became a member of the Vienna State Opera at 20, had her breakthrough as “Queen of the Night” at 23 and recorded the opera with Karajan when she was...

10 October

Karajan artists: Thomas Stewart – breakfast with Wotan

The singer who sang Wotan in the “Ring” studio recordings must have been a special one for Karajan. Thomas Stewart...

04 October

Karajan artists: Zoltán Kelemen – the constant gardener

When Karajan selected the cast for his complete “Ring” recording he naturally tried to get the best available singers for every part. His Alberich was certainly the best in his generation – Zoltán Kelemen...

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