A Stravinsky Portrait

Synopsis

This documentary follows composer and conductor Igor Stavinsky at his home in California, in London, and in Hamburg where he conducts an orchestra rehearsal. Includes conversations with a variety of friends and musical collaborators. Includes footage of Stravinsky and Balanchine discussing the Variations (in memoriam Aldous Huxley) and rehearsing their ballet Apollo with Suzanne Farrell.

Directors' Biography

Born in July 18, 1921 in London, England, UK. Died: March 23, 2011 (age 89) in Paris, France.
Rolf Lieberman
Born in October 14, 1910 in Zürich, Switzerland. Died: January 2, 1999 (age 88) in Paris, France