Maestros and their motorcars (9): Karajan’s short ride in a fast machine

Maestros and their motorcars (9): Karajan’s short ride in a fast machine

Daily Comfort Zone

norman lebrecht

January 23, 2024

The Berlin Phil maestro was a speed freak. If there was a new motor in the showroom, he demanded a spin.

 

Comments

  • David A. Boxwell says:

    Happily, he was small enough to fit inside any sports car made.

  • Chris Wilford says:

    I believe Porsche once made him a custom 911 that had a stock exterior but had a racing engine installed.

  • marmer says:

    Lancia Stratos! Terrifying, and one of the few Group B rally cars to (occasionally) beat the Audi Quattro.

  • Dan Kujala says:

    How about a Maestros’ and their airplanes?

  • Del-boy says:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7lUXrWFOBk

    From 1:02

    The 959 was a space ship in those days and went on to be te basis for the whole companies 911 development for decades to come

  • Mr. Ron says:

    Who cares? (Only 5 other posts.) Discuss his music instead.

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