Herbert von Karajan
Herbert von Karajan (Salzburg, 1908-Anif, 1989) was a well-known and appreciated Austrian conductor; he conducted the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for more than 30 years, and has left a legacy of phonograms of very important classical music performances.
Musically, although in this medium we include conductors within the field of performers, therefore considering them on a lower scale than that of composers, we can say that his masterful touch has ennobled certain compositions by third parties that he performed and arranged, in collaboration with other performers or orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic. Thus, his work to make the compositions he played shine, and his work to spread music, therefore, can be seen in specific phonograms such as his Pachelbel canon, or the Boccherini parade, pieces that, performed by other directors, although they are good, may sound bland due to their lack of expertise. Of course he also has phonograms to his credit directing works by Mozart and Beethoven. In particular, this director can be considered an absolute master of the tempo, knowing how to choose the slowest possible for each composition without it sounding boring, but it does sound solemn and beautiful.
In short, Herbert von Karajan is, within the field of interpretation in music, one of the best that we can find throughout its history.
Musically, although in this medium we include conductors within the field of performers, therefore considering them on a lower scale than that of composers, we can say that his masterful touch has ennobled certain compositions by third parties that he performed and arranged, in collaboration with other performers or orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic. Thus, his work to make the compositions he played shine, and his work to spread music, therefore, can be seen in specific phonograms such as his Pachelbel canon, or the Boccherini parade, pieces that, performed by other directors, although they are good, may sound bland due to their lack of expertise. Of course he also has phonograms to his credit directing works by Mozart and Beethoven. In particular, this director can be considered an absolute master of the tempo, knowing how to choose the slowest possible for each composition without it sounding boring, but it does sound solemn and beautiful.
In short, Herbert von Karajan is, within the field of interpretation in music, one of the best that we can find throughout its history.
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