Sir Georg Solti

Following his debut with the CSO in 1954, Sir Georg Solti began his fabled tenure as the Orchestra's eighth music director in 1969. Over his 22 year reign, Solti greatly enhanced the CSO's worldwide reputation, leading the first overseas tour to Europe in 1971, along with trips to Australia, Canada, Japan and Russia. His recording legacy is immense, with over 100 recordings with the CSO and 31 Grammy awards across his career.