The Bolero
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.
- Year: 1973
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary, Music
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- Keyword: classical music, conductor, orchestra, orchestra conductor, bolero
- Director: William Fertik, Allan Miller
- Cast: Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic
