Sir Georg Solti was one of the twentieth century's most brilliant conductors and a leading figure of musical culture in Europe and the US. Solti's remarkable partnership with the CSO began in 1954, when Solti first led the Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival. Solti served as Music Director for 22 years and Music Director Laureate for a further 7 years until his passing and is credited with greatly extending and building the Orchestra's reputation worldwide. He is the winner of 33 Grammys!