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Lexo
In the music world the outstanding pianist Alexander Toradze (1952–2022) is also known as Lexo, as he was often called by his relatives, friends, and colleagues. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatoire in 1977. In the 1980’s, he emigrated to the USA, taught at Indiana University, and later launched his own piano studio. Toradze was a brilliant interpreter of the works of Shostakovich, Mussorgsky, Scryabin, and Stravinsky. The recordings of Prokofiev’s concertos performed by Alexander Toradze with the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev are considered a gold standard. The pianist also appeared frequently with leading orchestras of Europe and the USA.
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A documentary exploring the enigmatic life and disappearance of the avant-garde artist known as Lexo. The film delves into his groundbreaking yet controversial work, his reclusive lifestyle, and the lingering questions surrounding his fate. Through interviews with former colleagues, art critics, and individuals close to him, the documentary attempts to piece together the puzzle of a man who became a legend in his own time.
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