Rodion Shchedrin: A Russian Composer - A Film by Wolf Seesemann

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Subtitles: Russian (RUS, Original Language), English (GB), German (DE), French (FR)
• Picture Format: 16:9 (Documentary), 4:3 (Concert)
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 65 minutes (Documentary), 87 minutes (Concert), 66 minutes (Bonus Interview)
• UPC: 807280166392
• Release Year: 2012

Overview

This comprehensive DVD offers an in-depth look into the life and works of Rodion Shchedrin, a pivotal figure in Russian music, through interviews, archival footage, and live performances. It features a concert from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, showcasing some of Shchedrin's most significant compositions, conducted by Mikhail Pletnev and featuring cellist David Geringas.

Key Credits

• Featured Composer: Rodion Shchedrin
• Film Director: Wolf Seesemann
• Conductor: Mikhail Pletnev
• Featured Cellist: David Geringas
• Orchestra: Russian National Orchestra

Program Highlights

• "Dialogues with Shostakovich" - Symphonic etudes for orchestra
• "Parabola concertante" - for cello solo, string orchestra, and timpani
• "Anna Karenina" - Romantic music for symphony orchestra
• "Two Tangos by Albéniz" - For orchestra

Special Features

• An extensive 66-minute interview with Rodion Shchedrin, offering personal insights into his creative process, influences, and reflections on his career.
• Concert footage recorded live in Moscow in 2007, capturing the essence of Shchedrin's innovative compositions.

Collector's Note

This DVD is a must-have for enthusiasts of contemporary classical music and scholars of Russian cultural heritage. It not only celebrates Shchedrin's lifetime achievements but also provides a rare glimpse into the personal and professional life of one of the most influential Russian composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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