Valery Gergiev: In Rehearsal & in Concert

This program features music conductor Valery Gergiev in a series of vignettes from live performances and rehearsals. The unique personality of this orchestra leader is captured on film. Viewers can observe as he calls out the best in his musicians in rehearsal and then leads them to new heights in front of an audience. Live performance clips of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra show the fruits of Gergiev's coaching and encouragement. The orchestra performs works by Prokoviev, Stravinsky, and Debussy.