Yuri Bashmet

Synopsis

The internationally-acclaimed Ukrainian viola virtuoso, whose dark good looks have earned him the nickname of 'the Paganini of our age', is seen giving the Russian premiere of Schnittke's Monologue and performing with the legendary pianist Sviatoslav Richter in the Pushkin Museum. In his Moscow flat, he discusses social and musical issues with other Russian artists and improvises on the viola. It transpires that The Beatles were the catalyst to his musical success!

Additional Info

• No: R0444
• Production year: 1990
• Run time: 00:52:00
• Director: Hilary Chadwick
• Producers: RM Arts/LWT South Bank Show
• Format: HDTV