CinemaOSMovie · 1973 · 0h 26m

The Bolero

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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.

Directed byWilliam Fertik, Allan Miller

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 26m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1973

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Zubin Mehta

Zubin Mehta

self

Creative team
Directed by
William Fertik
Allan Miller

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