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Chronicles the career of a true giant of classical music, conductor Herbert von Karajan, on the occasion of his centenary.
One of the 20th century's most famous and influential figures in
classical music, conductor Herbert von Karajan would have turned
100 in 2008. In his illustrious career, von Karajan led the
legendary Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years, was closely associated
with the Vienna Philharmonic and served as artistic director of the
Vienna State Opera. But who was this admired yet intimidating and
seemingly unapproachable individual? What lies behind the enigmatic
face of a man who remains one of the most written-about members of
his profession? He was the last dictator among conductors and the
first successful large-scale classical music entrepreneur. In
everything he did, he was ahead of his time. The film, produced on
the occasion of the von Karajan centenary, chronicles the career of
a true giant of classical music.
