Bartoks Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion (1987)

Sir Georg Dolti (1912-97) had a special link with Bartok's 'Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion' - he turned the pages for Bartok's wife when she and her husband premiered the piece in Budapest in 1938. Half a century later, with pianist Murray perahia and percussionists Evelyn Glennie nad David Corkhill, he produced a recording of his masterwork. This film observes the musicians at work during the marathon CBS recording sessions and includes a performance of the completed work. A Grammy was awarded to the audio release of the soundtrack to this recording.