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202352 minGdocumentary

Lenechka

202352 minGdocumentary

Leonid Desyatnikov's music is performed at major venues worldwide, including the Bolshoi Theatre, Paris’s Opéra Garnier, and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

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Leonid Desyatnikov's music is performed at major venues worldwide, including the Bolshoi Theatre, Paris’s Opéra Garnier, and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

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Renata Dzhalo

Renata Dzhalodirector

Alexandra Bezhenarwriter

Renata Dzhalo

Renata Dzhalowriter

Leonid Desyatnikovcast

Aleksei Goribolcast

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Leonid Desyatnikov, a renowned Russian composer, opens up about his life and work. His music is performed at major venues like the Bolshoi Theatre and Carnegie Hall. The film follows Desyatnikov's daily routine and thoughts, leading up to a premiere conducted by Teodor Currentzis. This documentary offers insight into his complex persona and the music that has made him a prominent figure in contemporary classical music. It runs for 52 minutes.

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