Herbert von Karajan

Herbert von Karajan (April 5, 1908 – July 16, 1989) was an Austrian conductor. He was one of the most prominent conductors of the postwar period. Karajan conducted the Berlin Philharmonic Orc

Herbert von Karajan (April 5, 1908 – July 16, 1989) was an Austrian conductor. He was one of the most prominent conductors of the postwar period. Karajan conducted the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for many years.

Herbert von Karajan's ancestors came from Greek-Macedonia and arrived in Vienna via the electorate of Saxony - the family's original name was "Karajannis". From the Greek "Karajannis," it became the noble "von" Karajan