by master film-maker Tony Palmer. "Palmer is a master of the medium--he takes us into the minds of men of music and explains why they accomplished what they did." John Ardoin, The NY Times. Winner of over 40 international prizes for his work, British filmmaker Palmer is known for the depth, sensitivity, and beauty in hisshare insights into the life and work films.
Stravinsky's wife, children, and musical associates such as Robert Craft, Jean Cocteau, Balanchine, Nijinsky, and Boulanger, of this influential composer. Includes many key performances of his works. 166 min.
Excerpts include:
Les Noces, in its original scoring
Petrouschka, recreated by the Bolshoi for this film using 1911 choreography
The Firebird
Le Sacre du Printemps
The Circus Polka
The Star Spangled Banner
Violin Concerto
and many more.
