Summary In 2012, Russian born artist Misha Frid, now a San Francisco resident, was commissioned to create a bronze sculpture to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory of Music in Russia. He chose a theme from the conservatory's most famous composition 'Swan Lake' written by its most famous student Peter Tchaikovsky, in particular the moment of transformation between swan and ballerina. He expanded his vision of the work, to create a documentary film of its creation. The result is a film that demonstrates the creative process, both mental and physical, in an allegorical style that combines movement and music as if a dance performance. View more details
Directed : Wayne Schotten Misha Frid
Written : Wayne Schotten
Stars : Wayne Schotten Misha Frid
Genres : History Music Documentary News
Release date : Feb 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United States Russia
Language : English Russian
Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies : Wild Strawberry Films
Summary In 2012, Russian born artist Misha Frid, now a San Francisco resident, was commissioned to create a bronze sculpture to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory of Music in Russia. He chose a theme from the conservatory's most famous composition 'Swan Lake' written by its most famous student Peter Tchaikovsky, in particular the moment of transformation between swan and ballerina. He expanded his vision of the work, to create a documentary film of its creation. The result is a film that demonstrates the creative process, both mental and physical, in an allegorical style that combines movement and music as if a dance performance. View more details
Genres : History Music Documentary News
Release date : Feb 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United States Russia
Language : English Russian
Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies : Wild Strawberry Films
