Nicolas Slonimsky Documentary- A Touch of Genius

An inventive look at the 100 year old Russian born American composer, Nicolas Slonimsky, conductor, biographer, on a return visit to St. Petersburg to celebrate his birthday." Narrated by Michael York. Filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia and Los Angeles.
60 minutes, color. Premiered at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Broadcast on PBS.
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intended", "I do not own this documentary", or "I don't take credit for the content" Flim America Inc. deserve all the credit for this documentary, Please go and donate on their web page www.filmamerica... so that documentaries like this can be made more so often,

[@ragamela8834]

My wife and I had the opportunity to take breakfast with him in his LA home when we were visiting in 1992. He was gracious, generous, and had an absolutely magnetic presence.

[@Opoczynski]

What a great man. As a Ph,D. student of music history, his "Music since 1900", was indispensable, as was "Bakers".

[@stueyapstuey4235]

'I denied it - I said I wasn't important, I was cold.' - A class man...

[@PeterLunowPL]

what an inspiring artist and what a delicious sense of humor. One of a kind and I love him

[@lloydarriola3481]

Beautiful. I wish I had had the chance to meet this wonderful, effervescent man.

[@alanlambfrontiernet]

A fascinating look at this music talent and colorful human being!

[@hirschowitz1]

A treasure. I’ve watched it countless times. Thank you for posting. Jenny

[@MikeNeer]

Thanks for making this available. I truly admire this man. His autobiography is a great read, too.

[@smorrow]

35:25, it's the same technique as for the atonal bit in the middle of Jumbo Go Away.

[@pepper669]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@markbrandus]

What an artful life. Nice narration, Michael York.

[@criddycriddy]

Amazing Man ... human excellence ... much love

[@pianomanhere]

What a thorough, delightful, documentary about a man of whose name I heard a great deal, but about whom I knew little. Thanks for posting this. 😁🚬

[@monnicamii]

My man lived to the age of -1.
This was wonderful thanks for uploading it :')

[@pauloteixeira9427]

Awesome ! Thanks

[@juancalvibassclarinet1171]

sooo great!!!

[@RandyResnick]

I have owned his Thesaurus for 50 years.

[@LINKx12]

Thank you

[@superfuzzymomma]

THank you!

[@acousvnt]

It's sad to see Zappa in such bad shape at half Slonimsky's age. :(

[@houseplantpicturestudio]

Zappa was near death...from excruciating prostate cancer...at this point, Zappa wasn't exactly in condition to run the 100-yard dash...it's obvious he's in a hospital bed and suffering

[@intuneorange]

In my opinion,bringing Nicholas Slonimsky out to be celebrated was zappa's best achievement.
That and His lovely children. (who all deserved a better (mother).

[@Curdle7]

Beautiful

[@sealisa1398]

Delightful. Thank you. 5/8 Against 2, 17:33.

[@philippeneron]

wonderful.....

[@superfuzzymomma]

CHILDREN CRY FOR CASTORIA = 42:00

[@thomasmagee9576]

superfuzzymomma Hell,I cried when my gramma made me take that goddamn shit.

[@fusionhar]

What a waste..could have collaboriated with GaGa!

[@Opoczynski]

He probably would have, had he lived long enough.