ON THIS DAY | Conductor Sir Georg Solti Born Was On This Day in 1912

He served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years - conducting 999 performances

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Sir Georg Solti Birthday

Hungarian-British conductor Sir Georg Solti was born on this day in 1912.

Maestro Solti is remembered as one of the finest conductors of all time.

His 1000th performance was scheduled for October 1997, yet he passed away suddenly one month prior.

 

ELGAR | ENIGMA VARIATION | NIMROD | SIR GEORGE SOLTI & LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

 

Wagner: The Operas |BOX SET|

Georg Solti

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra & Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Release Date: October 16, 2012

Decca