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SHOSTAKOVICH AGAINST STALIN - The War Symphonies
Netherland Radio Philharmonic, Kirov Orchestra
Valery Gergiev
Discover Larry Weinstein’s award-winning film “Shostakovich Against Stalin – The War Symphonies”. Described by Shostakovich as his “tombstones for the victims of Stalin”, Symphonies 4 to 9 represented the composer’s weapons against tyranny and remain a powerful testimony of his struggle against all political oppression. The documentary, shot on location in Moscow and St. Petersburg, brings together great performances led by Valery Gergiev, rare archival film material, and personal recollections from family and colleagues. A film by Larry Weinstein.
Facts DVD
Item number
2061018
UPC number
880242610188
Region code
0
Picture format
NTSC 16:9
Sound format
PCM Stereo
Release
Total running time
76 mins
Subtitles
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Booklet notes
English, German
No. of discs
1
Recording
1997