Lexo
Released just last year. Lexo is a documentary film. directed by Olesya Fokina. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alexander Toradze, Valery Gergiev, and Denis Matsuev
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lavr Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexo about?
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 Cons...
Who directed Lexo?
Lexo was directed by Olesya Fokina.
How long is Lexo?
Lexo has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Lexo released?
Lexo was released on April 21, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lexo?
The main cast of Lexo includes Alexander Toradze, Valery Gergiev, Denis Matsuev, Keti Dolidze, Nino Toradze.