PART: 24 PRELUDES FOR A FUGUE (NTSC)

PÄRT

24 Preludes for a Fugue is the first authorized documentary about prominent composer Arvo Pärt to be released on DVD. A portrait made of precious moments recorded during three prolific years of the composer’s life, the film features rehearsals, premieres, seminars, meetings and recollections. Director Dorian Supin succeeds in revealing Arvo Pärt’s musical thinking. His work opens a door on the inner world of one of the most spiritually intense composers of our time.

The film  is enhanced by excerpts from major musical works such as  "Tabula Rasa", "Passio", "Fratres", "Orient & Occident", "Cecilia, vergine romana" and "Como cierva sedienta".

Preview: http://www.ideale-audience.com/juxtapositions/arvopart_200k.ram

Picture Format: 4:3
Sound Format: PCM stereo
Running Time: 178 minutes
Region code: All zones
TV system: NTSC
Languages: English – Français – Deutsch – Español - 日本語　-  Suomi　– Русский　– Eesti

DVD extras : 3 short films by Dorian Supin with Arvo Pärt:

Cecilia (27 min.), a rare document on composition and performance, shows Arvo Pärt and Conductor Myung-Whun Chung in rehearsal.

Your Name (28 min.) documents the rehearsals and premiere of Arvo Pärt’s work “Which was the son of…” performed by the Voices of Europe youth choir in Iceland .

Como Cierva Sedienta  (36 min.) presents a recital by singer Patricia Rozario.