Birthdate: April 5, 1908
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
Died: July 16, 1989
Herbert von Karajan, a prominent Austrian conductor, had a highly influential and controversial career in European classical music. He was the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 34 years and collaborated with esteemed orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Berlin State Opera. Karajan’s legacy is marked by his extensive discography, establishing him as one of the best-selling classical music recording artists of all time. He is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century.
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