Conductor Herbert von Karajan died on this day in 1989

Conductor Herbert von Karajan died on this day in 1989

A piano prodigy, Karajan displayed exceptional talent from a young age. Between 1916 and 1926, he pursued his musical education at the Mozarteum under the guidance of Franz Ledwinka for piano, Franz Zauer for harmony, and Bernhard Paumgartner for composition and chamber music

In 1938, Karajan made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic. In 1956, he was appointed their principal conductor, Furtwängler's successor. He maintained this role for 34 years

Here, Karajan leads the Berlin Philharmonic performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5