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HISTOIRES D'OPERA
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Synopsis
The opéra Bastille attracted controversy :about ticket prices, the standard of performers, and above all the appointment of Myung Whun Chung as music director.
In seeking out the reality behind the controversy, the film visits the Opéra Bastille during preparations for two productions (Berio and Tchaikovsky).Myung Whun Chung talks about how he has adapted to the most publicaly exposed job in music.The film also allows the critics of the Bastill to air their grievances, among them Pierre Boulez. Finally the opinion of the opéra goers themselves are canvassed.
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Documentary
Music
Colored
Producer : CAMERAS CONTINENTALE
Director : Cathie LEVY, LOUGH, ROBIN
Year : 1991
Versions : English / French
Nationality : France
Rights available : International
