Georg Solti - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 21, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Died | September 05, 1997 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Music director of major orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, noted for his Grammy Award-winning recordings, especially his landmark recording of Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'. |
Intro
Georg Solti was a Hungarian-British conductor renowned for his dynamic leadership, exceptional recordings, and influential tenures with several of the world’s foremost orchestras. He is widely celebrated as one of the most outstanding classical conductors of the 20th century, known particularly for his work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and his prolific recording career.
Early Life & Background
Georg Solti was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1912. He began piano studies at a young age and later attended the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he was taught by prominent musicians such as Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály, and Ernst von Dohnányi. His education during this formative period laid the foundation for his exceptional musicianship.
Career Highlights
- Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1969–1991)
- Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1961–1979)
- Music Director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (1961–1971)
- Winner of 31 Grammy Awards – more than any other recording artist as of 2024
- Famed for his complete studio recording of Wagner’s 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' (1958–1965)
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1972
Trivia
- Georg Solti’s 31 Grammy Awards make him the most awarded artist in Grammy history.
- He fled Hungary in 1939 due to anti-Jewish laws and eventually settled in Switzerland before moving to the UK.
- Solti never conducted a staged opera in Hungary after leaving the country.
- He became a British citizen in 1972.
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Georg Solti was born the 21 October 1912.
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Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary.
On His Birth-Day
About October 21st, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: During the First Balkan War, the Greek navy successfully captured the strategic island of Lemnos on October 21, 1912. This naval operation was crucial for establishing a forward base that would provide tactical advantages against the Ottoman-controlled Dardanelles strait, significantly enhancing Greece's maritime positioning in the conflict.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1912 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Goodbye, Everybody by Walter Van Brunt
- Popular movie: Schuld und Sühne directed by
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