Herbert von Karajan, hailed as one of the greatest conductors of orchestral music, exerted total authority and power. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, commanding presence, and a distinctive interpretive style, Karajan left an indelible mark on the world

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Filmed on 22 November 2024 at the Auditorium de Radio France in Paris, the collaboration between conductor Mikko Franck, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and the Maîtrise de Radio France marked some very special and important