Gergiev is controlling Russian film on the life of Shostakovich
NewsTass reports that filming has been postponed again on a Shostakovich biopic while casting continues for the central role.
The musical side has long been settled.
Valery Gergiev is listed as the film’s music director.
The film’s director is Alexey Uchitel.
Is there anything related to classical music he is NOT controlling in Russia?