Widely acknowledged as one of the most brilliant conductors of all time,
Hungarian-born George Solti achieved great heights on concert stages, opera
houses and recording studios, though he was best known for his ten years as
artistic director at the Royal Opera House and over 20 years in the same role
with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He also spent several years with the London
Philharmonic.
Growing up in Hungary, he had piano lessons as a child and, excelling in the
craft, he made his public debut at the age of 12 and the following year started
his study at the Liszt Aca...