Valery Gergiev – Catching Up With Music

Dynamic and inspiring, Russian conductor Valéry Gergiev's dedication to his work and his passion for music are unbounded. In recent years he has revitalised the Kirov Opera and the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg, created the Mikkeli International Festival in Finland, conducted virtually all of the major international orchestras and become the Principal Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic. This documentary covers the wide spectrum of Gergiev's musical activities, shows him in rehearsal and performance and includes an in-depth interview.