I wanted to get away from my past and everything connected with it. Georg Solti connectpastwant Change image and share on social
During the first six years of my life, Hungary was one of the most important components of the Habsburg dynasty's vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, but after World War I it became an independent national entity. Georg Solti austrocomponentdynasty share on social
But one day, when I was still young, I was parted from my family and left my native country. I hunted and searched for music, and destiny turned me into the object of my hunt. The circumstances of life became my 'antlers' and prevented me from returning home. Georg Solti antlercircumstancecountry share on social
Although both sides of my family were religious, I was never forced to practice the Jewish faith. I did not really rebel against it, but then, as today, I disliked organized religion. I have a strange inhibition about praying with others. Georg Solti dislikefaithfamily share on social
After about six months, I told my mother that I wanted the lessons to stop, and she was intelligent enough not to force me to continue. Besides, the lessons cost money, which was anything but abundant in our household. Georg Solti abundantcontinuecost share on social
The stag tells him that he is the eldest of the sons - the father's favorite - and he warns the father that if he tries to shoot any of the stags, their antlers will tear him to pieces. Georg Solti antlereldestfather Change image and share on social
My entire learning process is slow, because I have no visual memory. Georg Solti entirelearnmemory Change image and share on social
I would never have become music director of the Chicago Symphony, which would have been an extremely sad loss. Georg Solti chicagodirectorextremely Change image and share on social
Friends are very important to me, and I have always had many of them. There are probably many reasons why this is so, but two seem to me more valid than any of the others I am a naturally friendly person, and I hate to be alone. Georg Solti friendfriendlyhate share on social
The academy gave me a grounding in discipline and hard work that has sustained me throughout my life, and the lessons I learned there I now try to impress on young people. Georg Solti academydisciplinegive Change image and share on social