M&V: Tony Palmer's 'Testimony'

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'Few, if any, musical (DVD) biopics are the equal of those from
English director Tony Palmer - with an arsenal of informed screenplay,
virtuoso camera-work, tightrope editing, life-affirming music and
powerful character acting his unforgettable, deeply unsettling two-and-
a-half hour summation of Shostakovich's adult life and work makes for
viewing of true gravitas, spectacular symbolism and haunting imagery.'

- Howard Smith, whose illustrated review is published in today's Music
& Vision Magazine