Immerse yourself in the timeless mastery of Sir Georg Solti with "Solti The Legacy 1937-1997," a comprehensive collection released on January 1, 2012, by Decca Music Group Ltd. This album is a testament to Solti's extraordinary career, spanning over six decades, and showcases his unparalleled interpretation of classical and operatic works.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the hauntingly beautiful "Schwanengesang" by Schubert to the dramatic intensity of Wagner's "Götterdämmerung." Solti's collaborations with renowned orchestras and soloists bring these pieces to life with a richness and depth that only a maestro of his caliber can achieve.
Highlights include a live performance of "Andrea Chénier" and a rehearsal sequence from "Le Nozze di Figaro," offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at Solti's meticulous approach to music. The album also includes a stunning rendition of Mozart's "Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 10) in E flat," showcasing Solti's versatility and technical brilliance.
With a duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, this album is a journey through some of the most iconic works in classical music, performed by one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Solti The Legacy 1937-1997" is a must-listen, offering a profound and enriching musical experience.
Schwanengesang, D.957: AbschiedFranz Schubert, Max Lichtegg, Sir Georg Solti
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 2: "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Wiener Philharmoniker, Arturo Toscanini, Sir Georg Solti
Elektra, Op. 58: "Allein! Weh, ganz allein."Richard Strauss, Christel Goltz, Bavarian State Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Lulu / Act 1: "Wie kannst du die Szene gegen mich ausspielen?"Alban Berg, Ernst Gutstein, Helga Pilarczyk, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester, Sir Georg Solti
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227 / Act 3: "Marie Theres'! .. . 'ist ein Traum"Richard Strauss, Sena Jurinac, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Hanny Steffek, Ronald Lewis, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 3: "Hai già vinta la causa!...Vedrò mentr'io sospiro"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Tito Gobbi, Mirella Freni, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 3: "Giunse alfin il momento...Deh vieni, non tardar""Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mirella Freni, Tito Gobbi, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 2: "Ora e per sempre addio...si pel ciel"Giuseppe Verdi, James McCracken, Tito Gobbi, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Così fan tutte, K.588 / Act 1: "Soave sia il vento"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pilar Lorengar, Josephine Veasey, Kieth Engen, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 3: "Merci, doux crépuscule!"Hector Berlioz, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 64 / Act 3: "Helena! Hermia! Demetrius! Lysander!"Benjamin Britten, Delme Bryn-Jones, Kenneth McDonald, Elizabeth Robson, Anne Howells, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Andrea Chénier / Act 4: "Vicino a te s'acqueta l'irrequieta anima mia" - LiveUmberto Giordano, Renata Tebaldi, Richard Tucker, Orchestra of the Lyric Opera, Chicago, Sir Georg Solti
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 10) in E flat, K.365: 1. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Georg Solti, Murray Perahia, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 10) in E flat, K.365: 2. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Georg Solti, Murray Perahia, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 10) in E flat, K.365: 3. Rondeau (Allegro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Georg Solti, Murray Perahia, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Otello / Act 1: "Già nella notte densa"Giuseppe Verdi, Kiri Te Kanawa, Plácido Domingo, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Le Nozze di Figaro - rehearsal sequence 1 - Orchestral Introduction to "Porgi, amor"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Le Nozze di Figaro - rehearsal sequence 2 - recitative passages Act 4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yvonne Kenny, Samuel Ramey, Robert Tear, Kurt Moll, Jeffrey Tate, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Le Nozze di Figaro - rehearsal sequence 3 - Aria "La Vendetta"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kurt Moll, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 / Act 2: "Porgi amor" - Live In Paris / 1991Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Margaret Price, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Sir Georg Solti
Billy Budd, Op. 50 / Act 1: O Beauty, O Handsomeness GoodnessBenjamin Britten, Forbes Robinson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Tristan und Isolde / Act 3: "Mild und leise wie er lächelt"Richard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Georg Solti
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86D / Act 3: "Grane, mein Roß, sei mir gegrüßt...Selig grüßt dich dein Weib!"Richard Wagner, Hildegard Behrens, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Così fan tutte, K.588 / Act 1: "Come scoglio" - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renée Fleming, David Syrus, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Sir Georg Solti
An die Musik, Op. 88 No. 4, D547Franz Schubert, Hans Hotter, Jeffrey Tate
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Pace, pace, mio Dio!"Giuseppe Verdi, Angela Gheorghiu, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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