Solti: The Making of a Maestro - A Documentary and Live Performances (3 DVD Set)

UPC: 880242878984

Product Features

• Title: Solti: The Making of a Maestro and live performances of Beethoven, Schubert, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky
• Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
• Orchestras:
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Composers:Documentary: The Making of a Maestro (A film by Peter Maniura)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C Major
  • Franz Schubert: Symphony No.6 in C Major and Symphony No.8 in B minor (Unfinished)
  • Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.9 in E flat Major
  • Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.74 (Pathétique)
• Audio Format:Aspect Ratio: 4:3 NTSC
  • DVD 1 (Documentary): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DVD 2 & 3 (Performances): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
• Running Time:Region Code: All regions (NTSC format)
  • Documentary: 149 minutes
  • Performances: Total running time not specified (multiple performances across 3 DVDs)
• Release Date: 2001 (performances from 1978-1990)

Overview

This 3-DVD set offers an in-depth tribute to the legendary conductor Sir Georg Solti, including a documentary and live recordings of some of his most notable performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

The first DVD, The Making of a Maestro, directed by Peter Maniura, is a comprehensive documentary that explores Solti’s remarkable career, from his early days in Hungary to his tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Filmed in various locations, including Budapest, Bavaria, Chicago, and London, the documentary captures Solti's dynamic personality, his conducting style, and his lasting impact on the world of classical music.

DVDs 2 and 3 feature some of Solti’s finest live performances, including Beethoven's Symphony No.1, Schubert's Symphonies No.6 and No.8 (Unfinished), Shostakovich's Symphony No.9, and Tchaikovsky's powerful Symphony No.6 (Pathétique). These performances, recorded between 1978 and 1990, showcase Solti’s mastery in conducting orchestral works across various styles and periods.

Interesting Facts

• Final Year of Solti's Life: The documentary was filmed during the last year of Solti’s life, capturing his reflections on his career and legacy just before his death in 1997.
• Renowned Conductor: Solti was considered one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century, known for his precise, energetic, and passionate approach to music.
• Live Performances: The set includes iconic performances from Solti’s tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where he served as music director for over 20 years, as well as his later work with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Track Listing

1. DVD 1 - Solti: The Making of a Maestro (Documentary)
2. DVD 2 -
   • Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C Major (Royal Albert Hall, London, 1978)
   • Schubert: Symphony No.6 in C Major (Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1979)
   • Schubert: Symphony No.8 in B minor (Unfinished) (Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1979)
   • Bonus: Introduction to Schubert’s symphonies by Sir Georg Solti
3. DVD 3 -
   • Shostakovich: Symphony No.9 in E flat Major (Gasteig Philharmonie Hall, Munich, 1990)
   • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.74 (Pathétique) (Gasteig Philharmonie Hall, Munich, 1990)

Publishers

• EuroArts: EuroArts is renowned for producing high-quality classical music performances, making this set a valuable addition for any classical music enthusiast.
• Arthaus Musik: Arthaus Musik specializes in opera, ballet, and orchestral recordings, bringing essential performances to audiences worldwide.

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