Karl Bohm, Austrian conductor, 85th birthday

Aug. 28, 1979 - 85th birthday of Prof. Karl Bohm. One of the most important conductors of our time turns 85 years old on August 28, Prof. Dr. Karl Bohm (pictured) The jubilarian (on the evening before his birthday) will have a party thrown in his honour organised by the city and state of Salzburg. The VIPs of politics and art aren't the only ones invited, but also the members of the philharmonic orchestras in Vienna and Berlin as well as stars of the opera and concert stage. Professor Bohm, Austrian general music director since 1964 and showered with distinctions and honours throughout his long career, was born in Graz in 1894. He first earned his doctorate before moving into the music studio and setting off on his artistic career. In 1934 he was named the leader of the Dresden opera house and from 1942 to 1945 worked in the Vienna opera house. Ever since, he has been busy as a guest director in Salzburg and Bavaria, among other places. Also, this year Professor Bohm, who is considered to be a Strauss specialist was missing from the festivals in Salzburg. He directed one of his favorite operas Ariadne auf Naxos and made no exception on his 85th birthday

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