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The Grand Concert

Released Aug 30, 1952 1h 48m Documentary Musical List
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This documentary by Vera Stroyeva explores the rich, artistic world of Russian ballet, opera and folk music. Following a young soprano as she auditions at the Bolshoi Theatre, the film covers the arts through rehearsals for the tempestuous opera "Prince Igor," as well as the savage ballet of the "Polovetsian Dances" contrasted by excerpts from the traditional "Swan Lake." In addition, an aria from Glinka's "Ivan Susanin" fills out this vibrant display of Russia's artistic heights.
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Synopsis This documentary by Vera Stroyeva explores the rich, artistic world of Russian ballet, opera and folk music. Following a young soprano as she auditions at the Bolshoi Theatre, the film covers the arts through rehearsals for the tempestuous opera "Prince Igor," as well as the savage ballet of the "Polovetsian Dances" contrasted by excerpts from the traditional "Swan Lake." In addition, an aria from Glinka's "Ivan Susanin" fills out this vibrant display of Russia's artistic heights.
Director
Vera Stroyeva
Genre
Documentary, Musical
Original Language
Russian
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 30, 1952, Original
Runtime
1h 48m