Karajan News

The world of classical music tries to redefine late Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan on his 100th birthday.

Born in Naples, Italy, Riccardo Muti first came to the attention of critics and public in 1967, when he was unanimously awarded first place at the Guido Cantelli Competition for conductors in Milan. via Chicago Sun-Times

Not long ago everybody's favorite classical-music gadfly, British critic Norman Lebrecht, wrote a fascinating diatribe anticipating the April 5, 2008, centennial of conductor Herbert von Karajan. via The Courier-Journal

“It's amazing that they can still perform from their hearts”

"A first-class orchestra," Dutch conductor Hubert Soudant says when asked about his first impression of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra , where he has been music director since Sept. via The Japan Times

VIENNA: Austria, which hosted Mozart's 250th birthday celebrations in 2006, is decking itself out this year for another musical extravaganza-the 100th birthday of another famous musical son, conductor Herbert ... via Manila Times

“The company has experienced the same economic slowdown as the rest of the nation”

Palm Beach Opera's 'Elixir of Love' The Metropolitan Opera's Olga Maka-rina is no stranger to West Palm Beach audiences. via Palm Beach Post

We have here the two most light-hearted of Beethoven's symphonies, presented in a very confident manner by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. via DigitallyOBSESSED.com

“Pleasant, cheerful feelings which awaken in people on arrival in the country”

A few years back, Osmo Vanska and the Minnesota Orchestra began recording Beethoven's symphonies, in fresh, committed performances that have won international acclaim. via Minnesota Public Radio

Posted in Free Love , Classical & Opera , Around Town , Music by Dan Avery on February 25th, 2008 The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is playing Carnegie Hall this Friday at 8pm, and TONY has two free tickets to ... via Time Out New York

Kirk McElhearn is a freelance writer, specializing in Macs, the iPod, iTunes, digital music and more. via Kirkville

Herbert von Karajan, speaking of Gustav Mahler's Fifth Symphony, once remarked that when you hear it, you forget that time has passed. via Grand Rapids Press

Salzburg, Austria, which was the host for Mozart 's 250th-birthday celebrations in 2006, will commemorate the 100th birthday of another famous native son, the conductor Herbert von Karajan, above. via New York Times

There is an intangible connection that occurs sometimes between the members of an orchestra and a particular conductor. via New York Times

There is an intangible connection that occurs sometimes between the members of an orchestra and a particular conductor. via New York Times

“We spoke the same language and could hit the ground running as a fairly representative example of classical wind playing.”

The Berlin Philharmonic. The mere mention of this orchestra conjures up the impression of ace musicianship, exquisite execution, the great maestro Herbert von Karajan and a standard few reach. via Vancouver Sun