The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1991

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Prodigal Son

Director

Andrei Nekrasov

Description

The life of prolific Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev is portrayed through biographical, on-location flashbacks from his birth place intermingled with live concert performances from the historical Kirov (Mariinsky) Symphony Orchestra, St.Petersburg, conducted by internationally acclaimed maestro Valeriy Gergiev. These unique musical sequences give the dramatized episodes from Prokofiev's life a time-transcending significance and actuality in todays ever-changing Russia.