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George Szell
George Szell, born György Széll on June 7, 1897, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary,
died July 30, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, was an
Austro-Hungarian-born American conductor, pianist, and composer. Szell studied
piano under Richard Robert before touring as a child pianist and composer,
making his conducting debut at age 16 with the Vienna Symphony. In 1915, Szell
joined Berlin's Royal Court Opera, earning the admiration of Richard Strauss,
who had Szell conduct part of the premiere recording of Don Juan. Szell taught
at Mannes College from 1940 to 1945 and became music di...
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72: No. 2 in E minor (Allegretto grazioso)George Szell
Slavonic Dances, op. 46 / Slavonic Dances, op. 72
5:58
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
Eugene Ormandy and George SzellKessel Plays Carmen
7:42
Capriccio italien, Op. 45, TH 47George Szell and Cleveland Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Capriccio Italian [great Performances]
