Credits:

Sir Georg Solti,Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Description:

[The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Schorty, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Schorty, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and we are re-releasing a selection of his vast recordings for DECCA, many of which are currently hard to find. Hero" is Scholte's third recording. The truly heroic performance, dramatically expressed with intense passion, is a true testament to Scholte's talent. The overture to "Egmont" from the original coupling is also included. The original jacket has been used as much as possible.

Tracklisting:

1 SYMPHONY NO.3 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.55 'EROICA' 1:ALLEGRO CON BRIO / Sir Georg Solti
2 SYMPHONY NO.3 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.55 'EROICA' 2:MARCIA FUNEBRE.ADAGIO ASSAI / Sir Georg Solti
3 SYMPHONY NO.3 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.55 'EROICA' 3:SCHERZO.ALLEGRO VIVACE / Sir Georg Solti
4 SYMPHONY NO.3 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.55 'EROICA' 4:FINALE.ALLEGRO MOLTO / Sir Georg Solti
5 'EGMONT'. OP.84-OVERTURE / Sir Georg Solti