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Solti, one of the leading conductors of the century, died September 5th, 1997--only hours after completing the final corrections to this book. His memoir traces his life from his native Budapest through the great music centers of the west. In it, he expresses his thoughts and feelings about great musicians and composers, writes about conducting and about great works, and offers insights into his professional, intellectual, and emotional development. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
The distinguished conductor celebrates his eighty-fifth birthday with a memoir of his life in music, detailing his early musical education, his mentors Barto+a7k and Toscanini, his tenure with the Chicago Symphony, and insights into the great musicians and music of his time. 50,000 first printing. Tour.
The renowned conductor recounts his life from growing up in prewar Hungary, to his musical education, to directing orchestras in Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, London, and Chicago