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Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti
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Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti

2002-06-05 · 59 min · Not rated

Documentary

This film tells the story of one of the greatest and most controversial conductors of the 20th Century. The Hungarian-born Georg Solti had huge drive, energy and ambition. A combination of willpower and extraordinary talent took him to the peak of musical power and prestige. This film includes remarkably candid interviews which Solti talked with great honesty about his life, challenges and achievements. It also includes new interviews with some of the artists and musicians who worked closely with him.

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Directors
Andy King-Dabbs
Production companies
Unitel Classica, BBC, Art Haus Musik
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Georg SoltiGeorg Soltiself

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