Steeped in the great traditions of Austro-German classical music, Karl Böhm was
revered as a master of Wagner, Strauss and Mozart's operas and was known as a
precise, disciplined conductor full of spritely energy and focused efficiency.
Born in Graz, Austria (August 14, 1981) he followed his father's wishes and
studied for a law degree but at the same time also enrolled at the Vienna Music
Conservatory and made his conducting debut at his hometown opera in 1917,
leading a performance of Viktor Nessler's 'Der Trompeter von Sakkingen'. Spotted
and then mentored by controversial ...