The Bolero

United States, 1972

Film
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An exciting study of Ravel’s composition “Bolero” with the subtle meanings and accents polished to a brilliant interpretation by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra with Zubin Mehta. The film involves the viewer in each musician’s approach to his part in individual performance. It also gives some insight into Mehta’s perspective on musical values in the composition. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.

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Credits

co-director

Allan Miller

William Fertik

producer

Allan Miller

production company

Allan Miller

Pyramid Films

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1972

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

001358

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Music & Performing Arts → Composition (Music)

Music & Performing Arts → Music - France

Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation

Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments

Music & Performing Arts → Musicians

Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music

Music & Performing Arts → Ravel, Maurice

People → Ravel, Maurice

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

Wikidata

Q2409926

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