One of the most famed conductors of the 20th century, Herbert von Karajan ruled over the Berlin Philharmonic and European classical music for more than 30 years.
Karajan had reached the top in the mid-1950s when he took over three main institutions: the Salzburg Festival, the Vienna State Opera and the Berlin Philharmonic.
"This is the real great satisfaction in my life, was that I was allowed to bring music to so many people."
Karajan’s musical interpretations were noted for their precision and objectivity.