Lorin Maazel and Karajan
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Lorin Maazel: a life in pictures

7. Lorin Maazel and Karajan
Following his prolific career conducting European orchestras, in 1989 Maazel tried hard to succeed Herbert von Karajan as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The late Claudio Abbado was appointed, to Maazel's professional dismay. Photo: Getty