The recordings of Beethoven and Brahms concertos featuring pianist Leon Fleischer and conductor George Szell are considered benchmarks even today.
Performer Biography
George Szell transformed the Cleveland Orchestra, where he was Music Director from 1946 to 1970, into one of the world's most technically brilliant orchestras.
Performer Biography
Richard Strauss hired George Szell as a piano accompanist at the Hofoper in Berlin when Szell was just 16 years old.
Performer Biography
As a child prodigy, George Szell gave his debut concert in Vienna at age 10 and conducted the Berliner Philharmoniker playing one of his own compositions at 16.
Performer Biography
George Szell succeeded Otto Klemperer at the Strasbourg Opera House early in his career.
Performer Biography
During World War II, George Szell emigrated to New York after a tour of Australia, where Arturo Toscanini invited him to conduct the NBC Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
George Szell, the conductor on this album, was known for his relentless and intense rehearsals, yet was celebrated for the artistic results.
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