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The Solti Centenary Concert in Chicago celebratedSir Georg Soltis100th birthday on October 21, 2012, featuring the World Orchestra for Peace. This unique ensemble owes its existence to the vision of its founder, Sir Georg Solti, who believed passionately in peace and the power of music and musicians to be ambassadors for peace.

Charmingly hosted by Soltis widow,Lady Valerie Solti, and featuring soloists such asAngela GheorghiuandRen Papeas well as members of theGeorg Solti Accademia, this memorable evening presents musical highlights, all of which played a significant role in Soltis life and career. Besides excerpts from MozartsLe Nozze di Figaro,Die ZauberflteandDon Giovannior VerdisLa TraviataandRigoletto, this concert finds lovely musical moments in the Adagietto from MahlersFifth Symphony, StraussDon Juanand Bartks masterfulConcerto for Orchestra. SousasStars and Stripes Foreveras the encore closes the performance with a smash.