Movie Description
The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
(1997)Overview
Documentary - Filmed at the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, Austria, this 1986 performance took place at a benefit concert to raise funds for the restoration of the world-famous concert hall. Renowned conductor Leonard Bernstein leads the Wiener Philharmoniker through Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich's rarely performed Sixth Symphony and his joyous Ninth Symphony. Bonus features include Bernstein discussing his unique take on each of these masterful pieces. - Valery Gergiev, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Flora Litvinova
Featured Crew
- Director : Larry Weinstein
- Writer : Gemma van Zeventer
- Editor : David New
- Cast : Dmitri Shostakovich,Valery Gergiev
Cast
(archival footage)
Self, conductor
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Facts
Original TitleThe War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 17m
Production CompaniesRhombus Media
Genres
- Documentary