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Return of the Maestro: Donald Runnicles

Documentary following classical music star Donald Runnicles as he prepares the 大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra for an appearance at the 大象传媒 Proms in London.

As classical music star Donald Runnicles returns to Scotland as chief conductor of the 大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Artworks Scotland goes behind the scenes to find out what makes a great maestro and what life is like in the ranks of one of the world's top orchestras.

Opening with Runnicles' farewell performance as music director of the prestigious San Francisco Opera, this documentary reveals the usually private process of rehearsal as he prepares his new orchestra for an appearance at the largest classical music festival in the world, the 大象传媒 Proms in London.

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Director John MacLaverty
Producer Andrew Lockyer

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