A radio broadcast of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony in 1947, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler, inspired a 17-year-old Nikolaus Harnoncourt to become a professional musician.
Historical Context
Herbert von Karajan, a prominent conductor, initially prevented Nikolaus Harnoncourt from appearing at the Salzburg Festival during Karajan's lifetime.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nikolaus Harnoncourt believed that art is a language that reveals hidden truths, makes inner feelings palpable, and can be both beautiful and oppressive.
Performer Biography
Nikolaus Harnoncourt's debut as a conductor of a major orchestra in Austria was in 1980 with the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam during Mozart Week.
Performer Biography
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the conductor on this album, taught performance practice and organology as a professor at the Mozarteum in Salzburg starting in 1972.
Performer Biography
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, initially known as an expert in early music, became increasingly focused on Beethoven in his later years.
Performer Biography
Nikolaus Harnoncourt made his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1992, conducting Beethoven's Missa solemnis.
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