Storm Over Asia
(1928, score 1996)
Original Title: Potomok Chingis-Khana
Directed by: Vsevolod Pudovkin
Writing credits: Osip Brik, I. Novokshenov (story)
Starring: Valéry Inkijinoff, I. Dedintsev, Aleksandr Chistyakov, Viktor Tsoppi
Genre: drama
Country: Soviet Union
Running Time: 125 mins
Instrumentation List
2 Flutes (II dbl. picc.)
2 Oboes (II dbl. E. horn)
4 Chinese shawms
2 Clarinets
2 Bassoons (II dbl. C-bsn.)
2 Horns
2 Trumpets
1 Trombone
1 Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (4)
Chinese Zither (cimbalom ad libitum)
Morin Huur (solo viola, ad libitum)
8-10 Violoncellos
6-8 Contrabasses
“The score by Timothy Brock is one of his best. Composed in an Oriental style, it keeps the film going, while adding greatly to its enjoyment. Despite the 128 minute running time, the score is never repetitious or boring.”
“The audio is presented in Dolby digital stereo 2.0. While not particularly forceful or dynamic, it still serves the film well. Storm over Asia is, of course, a silent film, so the audio is made up entirely of Timothy Brock’s score, performed by the Olympia Chamber Orchestra.”
