Stand by for Gergiev: The Movie
mainFrom the trailer, Alberto Venzago’s forthcoming film looks like a Battleship Potemkin for our times.
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Exciting and full art-Gergiev!
I found the imagery very compelling and would like to see the complete film.
Nice black and white footage. Not sure about the ‘deep’ musical considerations in the clip. ‘Is melody more important than rhythm?’ Gosh!
Despite all the controversy surrounding him I have to admit that it does look pretty interesting and I’m definitely curious to see it
This looks freakin’ awesome.
Quiz of the day: Name the music in the trailer.
Just in an unlikely case someone does not recognize it, most of the music is from fourth and first movements of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony (so-called “Pathetique”). However, there are a few seconds starting at around 2:15 that sound like Shostakovich, but I can’t quite recall which piece it is.
Love him!A true force of nature! And quite a character in a time of increasingly bland and featureless conductors!
When and where???
Yuk! Shameless self promotion. But less disgusting than the interview which he praises Putin as a great leader.
Is Putin not a great leader?
Depends on one’s definition of “great”, obviously. In any case, time will tell.
One who can keep a whole country do what he says, has some quality. Doesn’t change that I’d only let him into my house (or flat for that matter), if he’d bring a suitcase full of money.
Anyone who seriously thinks that the “whole country” does exactly “what he says” is mistaken. For a little bit of light entertainment, I recommend to take a quick look at http://zyalt.livejournal.com/357993.html . And please let me know which dictionary defines “great” as “having some quality”, so that i remember never to look into that one for any definitions. By the way, my suspicion is that if he really wants to get inside of anyone’s dwelling, he is not going to ask for permission.
He’s president, he rules. Of course not everyone does play by his rules. And if you want to be so precise, then replace “some” with “a considerable amount”.
But you’re right, he’d visit me without permission. Replace “let” with “welcome”.
Happy now?
Getting a little warmer, Martin. Still, not every president (or “ruler”, for that matter) can be considered a great leader. My opinion remains: time will tell.
Interesting remakr by Alberto Venzago on Swiss TV: “I think by brother’s a better conductor than Gergiev.”. Somewhere in this interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1tqpgvIx3Y