Georges Prêtre approached new musical works like reading a novel, allowing the material to 'soak in' before beginning detailed work, believing in understanding what lies 'between the lines'.
Performer Biography
Georges Prêtre was appointed chief conductor of the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR in 1996 and later became its honorary conductor.
Performer Biography
Georges Prêtre, whose surname means 'priest' in German, once used the pseudonym Georges Dherain to write operetta melodies to earn money.
Performer Biography
Georges Prêtre conducted the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert twice at an advanced age, indicating his strong connection to Vienna.
Performer Biography
Georges Prêtre was Maria Callas's preferred conductor, and she publicly appointed him as such after they became friends in 1961.
Performer Biography
Georges Prêtre, the conductor on this album, was born in the coalfields of northern France and had to ride a second-hand bicycle without a saddle to music lessons.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georges Prêtre considered himself an interpreter, not merely a conductor, stating that a score is like a still life that the interpreter must bring to life.
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