David Oistrakh: Artist of the People?

The read

It runs a compact 1h 16m.

Synopsis

The life and virtuosic work of Russian violinist David Oistrakh, once known as King David in the Soviet Union, is chronicled with depth and detail by filmmaker Bruno Monsaingeon in this intriguing portrait of an artist. Highlights include a range of performance footage throughout Oistrakh's legendary career, as well as interviews with his son, Igor, conductor Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

Ratings

Key crew

• Bruno MonsaingeonDirector

Cast

• Gidon KremerCast
• Yehudi MenuhinCast
• David OistrakhCast
• Igor OistrakhCast