Herbert von Karajan: The Maestro as Superstar (Paperback)

~ Paul E Robinson (Author)
Key Phrases: young conductor, Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karaj, Vienna Philharmonic (more...)

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Herbert von Karajan emerged after World War II as the most important conductor of his generation. In 1955 he became conductor-for-life of the Berlin Philharmonic and the following year became director of the Vienna State Opera. He made frequent international tours and recordings with the Berlin Philharmonic and the combination of the charismatic conductor and his remarkable orchestra became the stuff of legend. Karajan died in 1989 at the age of 81 but his reputation lives on through his vast number of recordings and films and through the memories of those who witnessed his incomparable music-making.

About the Author

Paul E. Robinson is a well-known Canadian broadcaster, conductor and author. For nearly 20 years he was music director of public radio station CJRT-FM in Toronto and conductor of the CJRT Radio Orchestra. He has guest conducted throughout the world and made recordings for RCA Red Seal and Marco Polo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595461476
• ISBN-13: 978-0595461479
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,307,610 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile, November 30, 2008

By	Charles A. Miller (Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

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Considering the voluminous amount of writings that are accumulating with regards to Herbert von Karajan, this is another welcome addition. While it is brief compared to the others, lacks some of their in-depth research and even has a few inaccuracies and typos, the author's point-of-view on the conductor's life makes for another interesting version. Additionally, the discography is adequate (although not in the same league as the exhaustive John Hunt volumes), however, the videography is probably the best available at this time.