Favourite Conductor

[sonataform]

Originally posted by Sorrano:
Though I am a little late with my reply I have to say that after Toscanini I have to go with Solti; I find most if not all of his interpretations of major works very satisfying.

Though I am a little late with my reply I have to say that after Toscanini I have to go with Solti; I find most if not all of his interpretations of major works very satisfying.

I have to agree at least partially with this. First, I am a little late replying, but have only just joined.

I live in Chicago and was lucky enough to see and hear Sir George conduct a number of works. I think he loved Beethoven's work.

He gets my vote.

Cheers,

Tony

[Steppenwolf]

Originally posted by Sorrano:
Though I am a little late with my reply I have to say that after Toscanini I have to go with Solti; I find most if not all of his interpretations of major works very satisfying.

Solti I find can be a little over emphatic. This might suit some pieces, but others it distorts. It is as if he is trying to find climatic moments in virtually every passage.

[Sorrano]

Originally posted by Steppenwolf:
Solti I find can be a little over emphatic. This might suit some pieces, but others it distorts. It is as if he is trying to find climatic moments in virtually every passage.

Or, you might say, he was trying to make every phrase meaningful.