CSOradio
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Sir Georg Solti led the Orchestra, men of the Chorus, and soloist Siegfried Jerusalem in Liszt's Faust Symphony in January 1986.
London Records
This week, we hear two Grammy Award-winning recordings of Sir Georg Solti and the CSO. Opening the broadcast is Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Vladimir Ashkenazy. Next, we hear Liszt’s A Faust Symphony, featuring vocal soloist Siegfried Jerusalem and the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
Vladimir Ashkenazy piano
Sir Georg Solti conductor
Liszt A Faust Symphony
Siegfried Jerusalem tenor
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Margaret Hillis director
Sir Georg Solti conductor
Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host
25-30
CSOradio
The CSOradio broadcast series brings unparalleled live performances to thousands of listeners weekly.
The nationally syndicated series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra’s expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories inside the music, as well as offering insights from the performers themselves.
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