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Ivry Gitlis and the Great Tradition

Synopsis
Tony Palmer’s film about the great violinist who has performed before Presidents of the USA and monarchs, and jammed with Eric Clapton and Stephane Grappelli, amonst others. The ‘Great Tradition’ is that of Eastern European violin playing spread through the world by Russian pogroms and that of the troubadour.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
2004
Subjects
Music
Keywords
musicians; violin playing; Gitlis, Ivry

Credits

Director
Tony Palmer
Contributor
Ivry Gitlis

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£13.99
Duration/Size
80 minutes
Year
2012

Distributor

Name

Proper Note

Web
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Phone
020 8676 5114
Address
The New Powerhouse
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Kangley Bridge Road
London
SE26 5AN

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