Pierre Monteux conducts Stravinsky (vaimusic.com)

http://vaimusic.com/VIDEO/DVD_4316_BSO_Monteux.htm Pierre Monteux conducts "People's Fair at Shrovetide" from Petrouchka (Igor Stravinsky) (excerpt) From: VAI DVD 4316 Pierre Monteux: Boston Symphony Orchestra Brahms, Hindemith, Stravinsky The beloved French conductor was closely associated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but only one of his performances with the orchestra has been preserved on film. In this 1959 telecast, Monteux conducts the music of Brahms (Tragic Overture), Hindemith (Noblissima Visione) and Stravinsky. The Stravinsky work, Petrouchka, premiered in its original form as a ballet, in Paris, in 1911. Monteux was the conductor for that world premiere, hence this video has particular historical significance. Approx. 82 min., B&W, mono. TO PURCHASE THE COMPLETE DVD, PLEASE VISIT www.vaimusic.com OR CALL TOLL-FREE IN THE US 1(800)477-7146 (OUTSIDE OF THE US, CALL 914-769-3691)

Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century.

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