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The Bolero

  • October 1973
  • 26mins

  • Documentary
  • Music
  • Directed by

    William Fertik,

    Allan Miller,

    Starring

    Zubin Mehta,

    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.