(Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

59 minutes

Year:

2002

Directors:

Andy King-Dabbs

Production companies:

Unitel Classica,

BBC,

Art Haus Musik

Actors:

self

Crews:

Director