Rachmaninov - piano concerto No. 2 /2

As somone who did meet Karajan on several occasions you don't have to like the man to enjoy his music. Karajan was difficult to work with to say the least. and an unforgiving task master. His right wing or nazi views if you would prefer were self evident in his oft reported outbursts. Thing is, if Karajans political views are so offensive, listen to Barenboim, Ormandy or even Furwangler (although the latter didnt actually record this piece of great music). He was a great musician, warts and all.

Karajan not only did a great job with this concert and I was passionate about music (... life would be a mistake). So, I'll keep listening to Karajan's work, I think. Although, I do not like the man.

Herbert von Karajan ...the best orchestra conductor (Nazi of Course) SCHEIßE!!!!! however beautiful composition.

I do not feel devotion to Karajan, because the person he was, but this is really a great performance. And very good editing, too.

@Raskolnikovtzs "person he was" -how are u aware of such a thing? have u met him personally? :)

It is not necessary to know someone personally, to get an idea of his biography. Maybe he was a good person, I do not know his inner being, but if you've neither met him (personally) then neither you know. I think it's clear what I meant.

The most moving music ever

An excellent video. Bravo!

Karajan and bliss, my Lord, how to conduct and play to affect so many.

best theme of the 1st mvnt at 1:26