The Bolero

1973 | 26 minutes | 5.7 ★ (6)

The Bolero
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    01 October 1973

  • DirectingWilliam Fertik
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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