An account of the life and work of controversial German orchestra conductor Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), celebrated as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.
Self - Narrator (voice)
Self - Music Journalist
Self - Historian
Self - Music Critic
Self - Anita von Karajan's Niece
Self - Karajan's Secretary
Self - Musician
Self - Musician
An account of the life and work of controversial German orchestra conductor Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), celebrated as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.
2019-09-22
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