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Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti
Marking the centenary of his birth, this film re-examines the life of controversial conductor Georg Solti using archive footage and interviews with classical music's biggest names.
Georg Solti was one of the most charismatic and controversial conductors of the twentieth century, one who dominated classical music for nearly fifty years through a winning, if not always endearing, combination of ambition, technique, sheer bloody-mindedness and genius. This film marks the centenary of his birth and re-examines the Solti legend and legacy, using rare archive footage and contemporary interviews with some of the biggest names in classical music.
Last on
Fri 9 Nov 201220:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Andy King-Dabbs |
| Director | Andy King-Dabbs |
| Executive Producer | Peter Maniura |
| Participant | Angela Gheorghiu |
| Participant | Kiri Te Kanawa |
| Participant | Valery Gergiev |
| Participant | Placido Domingo |
| Narrator | James Naughtie |
Broadcast
- Fri 9 Nov 201220:00
