The Karajan Legend


60m 1989

Brief Synopsis

A documentary focusing on the career of late conductor Herbert von Karajan, former music director of the Berlin Philharmonic, who died on July 16, 1989. It documents his early years in the German music world of the 1930s, the consequences of his membership in the Nazi Party during World War II, and

Cast & Crew

Herbert Von Karajan

Film Details

Also Known As
Karajan Legend
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Deutsche Welle/Cologne

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A documentary focusing on the career of late conductor Herbert von Karajan, former music director of the Berlin Philharmonic, who died on July 16, 1989. It documents his early years in the German music world of the 1930s, the consequences of his membership in the Nazi Party during World War II, and his single-minded drive to reign as one of the most powerful concert and opera conductors of all time.

Film Details

Also Known As
Karajan Legend
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Deutsche Welle/Cologne

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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