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Karajan: Portrait of a Maestro
7.0 / 10• 2019• 53m•NR• German
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
Storyline
An account of the life and work of controversial German orchestra conductor Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), celebrated as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.
Cast & Crew
BA
Birgitta Assheuer
Self - Narrator (voice)
LeadPC
Peter Csobádi
Self - Music Journalist
OR
Oliver Rathkolb
Self - Historian
Christa Ludwig
Self - Opera Singer
EB
Eleonore Büning
Self - Music Critic
AG
Alexandra Gütermann
Self - Anita von Karajan's Niece
LS
Lore Salzburger
Self - Karajan's Secretary
WR
Werner Resel
Self - Musician
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sigrid Faltin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Karajan: Portrait of a Maestro is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
