Karajan's Magic and Myth · 2014
Karajan's Magic and Myth (2014) is a Documentary / History / Music film directed by John Bridcut, starring Plácido Domingo, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Jessye Norman.
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Overview
Over twenty-five years after his death in July 1989, the controversial Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan remains an enigma. He was the most successful conductor in the history of classical music. Many of his recordings - of Italian opera, of Wagner and Richard Strauss, of Sibelius, Beethoven and Brahms - are treasured by music lovers around the world. Yet, even at the peak of his fame, his performances were variously criticised for being too opulent, too manicured, lacking warmth or spiritual depth. This musical profile explores the many paradoxes in the life and music of this controversial figure, who forged his international reputation in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra shortly after the end of the Second World War and went on to reign supreme in the classical music world during his three decades with the Berlin Philharmonic. The film also examines Karajan's belief in the visual power of music, and his determination to leave behind a substantial legacy of music on film.
Cast
Plácido Domingo, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Jessye Norman, James Galway, Mark Elder, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Ernst Wild, Kathleen Sturdy
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What is "Karajan's Magic and Myth" about?
Over twenty-five years after his death in July 1989, the controversial Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan remains an enigma. He was the most successful conductor in the history of classical music. Many of his recordings - of Italian opera, of Wagner and Richard Strauss, of Sibelius, Beethoven and Brahms - are treasured by music lovers around the world. Yet, even at the peak of his fame, his performances were variously criticised for being too opulent, too manicured, lacking warmth or spiritual depth. This musical profile explores the many paradoxes in the life and music of this controversial figure, who forged his international reputation in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra shortly after the end of the Second World War and went on to reign supreme in the classical music world during his three decades with the Berlin Philharmonic. The film also examines Karajan's belief in the visual power of music, and his determination to leave behind a substantial legacy of music on film.
When was "Karajan's Magic and Myth" released?
Karajan's Magic and Myth was released in 2014.
Who stars in "Karajan's Magic and Myth"?
The cast includes Plácido Domingo, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Jessye Norman, James Galway.
