Project Detail

A St. Petersburg Symphony

Synopsis

An exploration of the treasure of Russia's National Library, where Vassily Stepanovich Zvarychuk, curator of the recorded music collection and conductor of the Library's orchestra, is the living embodiment of Nietzsche's claim that 'music is the means by which the passions enjoy themselves'.

Details

Year: 2000
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 28 mins
Format: 16mm
Director: Sasha Snow
Producer: Lena Snow, Sasha Snow, NFTS
Editor: Torkel Gjorn
Director of Photography: David Katznelson
Sound: Sven Taits
Sound: Sven Taits

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Contact: Karin Farnworth
Beaconsfield Studios,
Station Road, Beaconsfield,
Bucks HP9 1LG
Tel: 01494 671234
Fax: 01494 674042

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