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