You Cannot Start Without Me Valery Gergiev Maestro

Product Description This DVD offers views an intimate look into the demanding life of the conductor, widely acclaimed as one of the leading conductors of our time. This rich musical film offers rare insight into the talent, training, and concentration require. Included are s Review Bel Air Classics DVD documentary of Valery Gergiev is fascinating, although the title You Cannot Start Without Me doesn't make much sense. The video was directed by Academy Award winner Alan Miller and offers a glimpse into the frantic life of one of today's busiest conductors, who currently plays a major role with the London Symphony, Metropolitan Opera and Mariinsky Theatre, along with numerous guest conducting assignments. Gergiev, who was born in Moscow May 2, 1953, can be seen traveling, during rehearsals, in administrative meetings, and excerpts from performances, along with scenes with his young wife Natalya whom he married in 1999, and their three children. Extras include a number of brief interviews and excerpts from performances. One cannot help but wonder how much longer Gergiev will be able to maintain this incredible schedule. -- Classical CD Review, R.E.B., August 2010