Karajan & the Waseda Symphony Orchestra

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, and a variety of commemorative events are being held throughout the world. The Waseda Symphony Orchestra, which possesses deep relationship with Karajan, is part of commemorative events to celebrate this distinguished man.

Herbert von Karajan, who was called the "Caesar of the conductor' s podium" , was born in Salzburg in 1908. Beginning with his first trip to Japan in 1954, he visited Japan 11 times.

On December 20th (Saturday) at Okuma Auditorium, the Waseda University Symphony Orchestra will hold a Concert to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Karajan' s Birth. The concert will feature the first visit to Japan by Gabriel Schwabe, the young cellist from Berlin. At the same time, during the period from December 18th (Thursday), 2008 to January 23rd (Friday), 2009, an exhibition with the theme "Karajan & the Waseda Symphony Orchestra" will be held at the Waseda Gallery (Waseda Campus, Bldg. No. 27, 1st Floor). This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, and a variety of commemorative events are being held throughout the world. The Waseda Symphony Orchestra, which possesses deep relationship with Karajan, is part of commemorative events to celebrate the record of this distinguished man.

For more information, please contact Office of Information and Public Relations of Waseda University through e-mail ([email protected]) or click on the link below to read the article "100th Anniversary of Karajan' s Birth & the Waseda University Symphony Orchestra"
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