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December 10th, 2008
Maestro: Portrait of Valery Gergiev
Video: Scene from the Program

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For a man conducting a performance nearly every day of the year, Valery Gergiev remains the calm center of the frenzied world of musicians, singers, administrators, politicians, and managers swirling around him. Learn more about the Maestro in this scene from the program.

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#1

Is the complete performance of Maesto available for purchase?

#2

We always hear about what instruments they studied, while in their classes, however,
Maestro Gergiev knows how to lead an orchestra
from excellent to just beyond superlative. He has vision for every masterpiece he conducts
and the London Symphony orchestra is in wonderful hands. Remember it’s the artistic condition he leaves the orchestra in and I think it will be exceptional as the LSO has been in the past with eminent music directors. I wish him and the LSO
all the best.

#3

Will this program be available to purchase? I would very much like to have a copy, it was interesting. He is a wonderful conductor and very dedicated.
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