The New Mozart (1897–1929)

• Published in: George Szell p. 3
• Main Author: Charry, Michael
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United States University of Illinois Press 27.05.2011
• Subjects: Art education; Art music; Artists; Arts; Arts participation; Behavioral sciences; Composers; Economic disciplines; Economics; Educational personnel; Educators; Employment; Entertainment; High culture; Instrumental music; Keyboard music; Labor economics; Leisure studies; Music; Music composition; Music concerts; Music education; Music ensembles; Music events; Music teachers; Music theory; Musical performance; Musical theater; Musicians; Occupations; Opera; Orchestras; Performing arts; Performing arts events; Recreation; Teachers; Theater; Theater history; Theatrical genres; Western art music

At one o’clock in the afternoon on June 7, 1897, György Endre Szél was born in Budapest, Hungary, the only child of Kálman and Malvin Szél.¹ Kálman Szél, a successful businessman, called himself an “entrepreneur.” He was born in Marczali, in Somogyi County, south of the great lake Balaton. György’s...