Herbert von Karajan
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Herbert von Karajan
Summary
Herbert von Karajan is a human[1]. He was born in Salzburg[2]. He was born on April 5, 1908[3]. He died in Anif[4]. He died on July 16, 1989[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,906 views/month, #6,562 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herbert von Karajan was born in Salzburg[2].
- Herbert von Karajan died in Anif[4].
- Herbert von Karajan passed away in Salzburg[12].
- Herbert von Karajan was born on April 5, 1908[3].
- Herbert von Karajan died on July 16, 1989[5].
- Burial took place at Salzburg[13].
- Herbert von Karajan's father was Ernst von Karajan[14].
- Herbert von Karajan's mother was Martha von Karajan[15].
- Herbert von Karajan was married to Elmy Holgerloef[16].
- Herbert von Karajan was married to Anita von Karajan[17].
- Among Herbert von Karajan's spouses was Eliette von Karajan[18].
- A child of Herbert von Karajan was Isabel Karajan[19].
- A child of Herbert von Karajan was Arabel Karajan[20].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Austria[21].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Nazi Germany[22].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Cisleithania[23].
- German was Herbert von Karajan's native language[24].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included conductor[6].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as a theatrical director[7].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as a film director[8].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as an opera director[9].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included director[10].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included docent[25].
- Herbert von Karajan held the position of music director[26].
- Herbert von Karajan held the position of principal conductor[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Salzburg[2], Herbert von Karajan… he was born on April 5, 1908[3]. His father was Ernst von Karajan[14]. His mother was Martha von Karajan[15]. German was his native language[24].
Education
Educated at Mozarteum University Salzburg[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1841[31] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32], a public university[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1819[35], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], director[10], and docent[25]. Positions held include music director[26], a musical profession[37] and principal conductor[27], a position[38]. Notable students include Karl Anton Rickenbacher[39], Rune Larsson[40], and Anne-Sophie Mutter[41].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[42], an award[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1851[45]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46], a grade of an order[47], in Germany[48]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[49], a class of award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1871[52]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[53]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[54]; and Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[55].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elmy Holgerloef[16], a singer[56], 1897–1983[57]; Anita von Karajan[17], 1917–2015[58]; and Eliette von Karajan[18], a model[59], b. 1931[60], of France[61]. Children include Isabel Karajan[19], a film actor[62], b. 1960[63], of Austria[64] and Arabel Karajan[20], a percussionist[65], b. 1964[66]. Herbert von Karajan was affiliated with the Nazi Party[67].
Death and Burial
Herbert von Karajan died on July 16, 1989[5]. Recorded place of death include Anif[4], a rural municipality of Austria[68], in Austria[69] and Salzburg[12], a big city[70], in Austria[71]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. Burial took place at Salzburg[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Herbert von Karajan include Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[73], a music award[74], in Germany[75], founded in 2002[76].
Why It Matters
Herbert von Karajan ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,906 views/month, #6,562 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[73], a music award[74], in Germany[75], founded in 2002[76].
FAQs
Where was Herbert von Karajan born?
Herbert von Karajan was born in Salzburg[2].
Where did Herbert von Karajan die?
Herbert von Karajan passed away in Anif[4].
Who were Herbert von Karajan's parents?
Herbert von Karajan's father was Ernst von Karajan[14]. Herbert von Karajan's mother was Martha von Karajan[15].
Who was Herbert von Karajan married to?
Herbert von Karajan's spouses include Elmy Holgerloef[16], Anita von Karajan[17], and Eliette von Karajan[18].
What did Herbert von Karajan do for work?
Herbert von Karajan worked as conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], and director[10].
Where did Herbert von Karajan go to school?
Herbert von Karajan was educated at Mozarteum University Salzburg[28] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32].
What awards did Herbert von Karajan receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[42], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[49], and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[53].