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All the Russias: A Musical Journey

All the Russias: A Musical Journey

All the Russias: A Musical Journey

2002 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Documentary

The entire sweep of Russian musical history is explored in this four-part series, beginning with its origins in ancient chants and folk music, stretching through to radical contemporary composers like Schnittke and Gubaidulina. Artistic director of the Kirov, Valery Gergiev, presents excerpts from the orchestral and vocal legacy of composers such as Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich.

The entire sweep of Russian musical history is explored in this four-part series, beginning with its origins in ancient chants and folk music, stretching through to radical contemporary composers like Schnittke and Gubaidulina. Artistic director of the Kirov, Valery Gergiev, presents excerpts from the orchestral and vocal legacy of composers such as Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Little Birch Tree

In this first programme, Valery Gergiev takes us into the heart of the Russian countryside. Over the centuries, the trad

EP 2

Holy Mother Russia

This second programme in the series explores the power of religion and faith in Russian music. Russia is at once devoutl

EP 3

Once upon a Time

This programme looks at one of the archetypal forms of Russian culture, the fairy-tale. An essential part of Russian chi

EP 4

Looking East,Looking West

This final programme evokes the love/hate relationship between Russia and her neighbours, oscillating between fear and l

Popular Cast

Valery Gergiev

Valery Gergiev

Host