Summaries

This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before.

This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before. Stravinsky's three surviving children talk about their father and there are contributions from the late Madame Vera Stravinsky, his music associate Robert Craft, Marie Rambert, Balanchine, Nadia Boulanger and many friends. Included in the film are important performances: Les Noces has never before been heard in this, its original form, and the choreography of Petrushka was specially recreated for the film by the Bolshoi and was not seen in this form since 1911. Finally, there is priceless film of Stravinsky himself in this unique film.—Digital Classics DVD

Details

Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 13, 2006
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies Isolde Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 46m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Stereo
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