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About This, That And The Other
I wish pure coincidence would forever replace cold calculation and stupid mistakes would get the better of boring perfection!
Am I exaggerating? Maybe, but probably not too much. Anyway, you be the judge of that. Read More →
In a Class of His Own
He gives only about sixty recitals a year. In 1995, he stopped making studio recordings. He refused to perform in the U.K. in protest against its strict visa requirements for Russian citizens. Due to insufficient rehearsal time, he doesn’t play with orchestras. And he seldom gives interviews. Read More →
Much Noise About Nothing
Throughout his long career, Sir Georg Solti made a slew of recordings for Decca, which include quite a few memorable performances, particularly of operas. An outstanding conductor, he was widely admired for his tremendous vigor, relentless quest for technical perfection and unerring sense of musical drama. Read More →