The National Symphony Orchestra on Stage at Wolf Trap: Rostropovich Conducts Shostakovich


60m 1985

Brief Synopsis

In a concert taped at Wolf Trap, Virginia, this "On Stage at Wolf Trap" presentation features the renowned conductor/cellist Mstislav Rostropovich leading the National Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Rostropovich, who was a friend of the composer, also offers m

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Also Known As
National Symphony Orchestra on Stage at Wolf Trap: Rostropovich Conducts Shostakovich, On Stage at Wolf Trap (09/25/85), Rostropovich Conducts Shostakovich
Release Date
1985

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

In a concert taped at Wolf Trap, Virginia, this "On Stage at Wolf Trap" presentation features the renowned conductor/cellist Mstislav Rostropovich leading the National Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Rostropovich, who was a friend of the composer, also offers memories and insights about the composer's struggle for artistic freedom in the Soviet Union.

Film Details

Also Known As
National Symphony Orchestra on Stage at Wolf Trap: Rostropovich Conducts Shostakovich, On Stage at Wolf Trap (09/25/85), Rostropovich Conducts Shostakovich
Release Date
1985

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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