Movie Description

The Bolero

(1973)

Overview

The first part of this Academy Award-winning short consists of a behind-the-scenes look at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as it prepares to perform Ravel's "Bolero." Individual musicians offer their thoughts as workers set up chairs and music stands; there are also comments by conductor Zubin Mehta and scenes of Mehta and the orchestra rehearsing. The rest of the film features a complete performance of "Bolero" with striking images of the orchestra as the music relentlessly approaches its climax.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Bolero

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1973-10-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 26m

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music