All the Russias

TV Show (2003)

A journey through the history of Russian music, with Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Opera

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Season 1 Episode 5: Looking East, Looking West
Exploration of Russia's volatile relationship with its neighbours, revealing how feelings ranging from fear and loathing to envy have often manifested themselves through the medium of music, enabling the creation of vast, colourful and searing pieces. With performances by the Kirov Orchestra, Chorus, Soloists and Ballet. Last in series
Season 1 Episode 4: Once Upon a Time
Examination of the fairy tale, and how it has been absorbed into Russian culture, becoming an integral part of major musical works by composers such as Mussorgsky, Balakirev, Glinka and Stravinsky
Season 1 Episode 3: Devils
Valery Gergiev explores the dark side of Russia's past, revealing how decades of bloodshed and tyranny are reflected in the country's culture. The pursuit of power, which often led to violence, proved a popular theme with many composers, including Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, all of whom created music combining beauty with brutality

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