http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11261&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rssKnown during his career as the "General Music Director of Europe," Herbert Von Karajan (1908-1989) is without a doubt one of the greatest conductors and most fascinating artists of this century. Though he conducted many orchestras over his long career -- including the Berlin Staatsoper Orchestra, London's Philharmonia Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic -- he is best known for his work with the Berlin Philharmonic, a post he officially held for life starting in 1967. Despite his diminutive height, he wielded a commanding presence at the podium. With his floppy hair, unrelenting passion and uncanny ability to perform every piece from memory, Karajan elevated the position of conductor to that of spiritual leader. A tireless perfectionist, he maintained control over every detail of his performances and recordings. He approached his personal life with much of the same zeal with which he approached his profession, devoting his free time to piloting, skiing and spiritual pursuits (he was a Zen Buddhist for some time). In addition to virtually redefining the role of the modern conductor, Karajan's legacy includes over eight hundred recordings. - Doug RussellOrchestraen720Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:38:22 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11261&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Known during his career as the "General Music Director of Europe," Herbert Von Karajan (1908-1989) is without a doubt one of the greatest conductors and most fascinating artists of this century. Though he conducted many orchestras over his long career -- including the Berlin Staatsoper Orchestra, London's Philharmonia Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic -- he is best known for his work with the Berlin Philharmonic, a post he officially held for life starting in 1967. Despite his diminutive height, he wielded a commanding presence at the podium. With his floppy hair, unrelenting passion and uncanny ability to perform every piece from memory, Karajan elevated the position of conductor to that of spiritual leader. A tireless perfectionist, he maintained control over every detail of his performances and recordings. He approached his personal life with much of the same zeal with which he approached his profession, devoting his free time to piloting, skiing and spiritual pursuits (he was a Zen Buddhist for some time). In addition to virtually redefining the role of the modern conductor, Karajan's legacy includes over eight hundred recordings. - Doug Russell http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30806526&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:46 -0800 Playlists Featuring Herbert Von Karajan on Rhapsody Online 30806526 ply.30806526 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30806526&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30408052&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:31:58 -0700 Playlists Featuring Herbert Von Karajan on Rhapsody Online 30408052 ply.30408052 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30408052&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30408048&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:31:58 -0700 Playlists Featuring Herbert Von Karajan on Rhapsody Online 30408048 ply.30408048 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30408048&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8621839&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:53:35 -0800 Playlists Featuring Herbert Von Karajan on Rhapsody Online 8621839 ply.8621839 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8621839&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8623315&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:24:55 -0800 Playlists Featuring Herbert Von Karajan on Rhapsody Online 8623315 ply.8623315 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8623315&variant=play&rws=%2Fherbert-von-karajan%2Fplaylists.rss