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Herbert von Karajan

Herbert von Karajan (1908–1989) was an Austrian conductor, director and docent.

Also recorded as Herbert Karajan; Heribert Karajan; Karajan.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Heribert Ritter von Karajan.

Born at Salzburg in 1908, died at Anif in 1989.

In detail

Herbert von Karajan studied at Mozarteum University Salzburg and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. training under Franz Ledwinka is recorded. Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Rune Larsson and Anne-Sophie Mutter are recorded as having studied under Herbert von Karajan. the recorded working language is German and English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin. Positions recorded include music director and principal conductor. Membership is recorded of Berlin Philharmonic.

Distinctions recorded are honorary citizen of Berlin, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Herbert von Karajan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154895: Herbert von Karajan

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