Neither Celibidache nor Karajan get much time on my "play" list. My
understanding is that Celi had a cult following whereas Herbie had an
enormous following. So, Herbie must have been much more the "mainstream"
conductor, providing interpretations that were appreciated by the largest
numbers.
I've never heard a thing of Celi's. What work would be a good place to
start with?
Don Satz
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