The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- William FertikDirector
- Allan MillerDirector
Cast
- Zubin Mehtaself
Themes
classical musicconductororchestraorchestra conductorbolero