The Great Rehearsals Collection
Between 1965-68, the composer Luc Ferrari collaborated with director Gérard Patris on a series of filmed intimate portraits of great musicians, 'Les Grandes Répétitions' (The Great Rehearsals). Created for the ORTF, and encouraged by its director Pierre Schaeffer, these remarkable films were shown on French TV. They are remarkable not only for their exceptional content, but also for the creative camera work, including dynamic hand-held shots and croppings, and the juxtaposition of music and talk. Olivier Messiaen: Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum; Karlheinz Stockhausen: Momente; Edgar Varèse: Hommage À Edgar Varèse; Hermann Scherchen: Quand Un Homme Consacre Sa Vie À La Musique; Cecil Taylor: Cecil Taylor À Paris.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the The Great Rehearsals Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum
"Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum", the work by Olivier Messiaen, was a commission by the Minister of Cultural Affairs André Malraux and was to be performed ...
The Great Rehearsals: Homage to Edgard Varèse
Edgard Varèse died on 6 November 1965, a few days before the filming of the rehearsal of his work "Déserts" which he had to attend....
The Great Rehearsals: Momente
Filmed during rehearsals for the premiere of Stockhausen's monumental work Momente. The revealing rehearsal sequences are interspersed with Stockhausen speaking...
The Great Rehearsals: When a Man Dedicates His Life to Music
1967 documentary film originally aired on French television about Hermann Scherchen....
The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris
French television documentary about Cecil Taylor....
Common Questions about The Great Rehearsals Collection
How many movies are in the The Great Rehearsals Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the The Great Rehearsals Collection, starting from The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum to the latest release, The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris.
What is the best order to watch the The Great Rehearsals Collection?
The best way to watch the The Great Rehearsals Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum and ending with The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Great Rehearsals Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum in this franchise.