Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem 40 years old

This installment in the "Karajan Legacy" series captures the acclaimed conductor leading the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with the Vienna State Opera Chorus and the Sofia National Opera in a masterful performance of Verdi's "Requiem." Filmed in 1984, the concert features an array of renowned soloists, including tenor José Carreras, soprano Anna Tomowa-Sintow, bass-baritone José van Dam, bass Kurt Moll and mezzo-soprano Agnes Baltsa.

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Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem Cast

Name Character
Herbert von Karajan He was 75, 81 years old when he died as Dirigent
Agnes Baltsa She was 39, now 79 years old as Sopran
José van Dam He was 43, now 83 years old as Bass Bariton
José Carreras He was 37, now 77 years old as Tenor

Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem Crew

Name Department
Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem poster
Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem (40 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1984