Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti

Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 5, 2002

Runtime

0h 59m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti

Production Companies

Unitel Classica, BBC, Art Haus Musik

Director

Andy King-Dabbs

Description

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.