‘The Power of Music’ Documentary

Leisure World Orchestra musicians are the featured subjects in a documentary that will be screened Tuesday, March 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.

Leisure World resident Luba Lotakov, herself a classically trained pianist, shot and produced the 25-minute documentary detailing the gratification the orchestra’s musicians gain from continuing their musicianship.

The video, “The Power of Music,” interviewed about 15 of the orchestra’s musicians, many of whom started playing their instruments decades ago. One of the documentary’s subjects, Fred Reker, began his string bass lessons as a sixth grader 75 years ago.

Luba’s husband, Yuri Lotakov, has been preparing the familiar Edvard Grieg “Piano Concerto in A minor” for the Leisure World Orchestra’s June 7 concert. The ensemble, which has its greatest number of musicians in its 59-year history, has been able to take on more challenging works during its twice-a-week rehearsals.

The videographer will introduce her work and be available for questions and answers after the free showing.

—William Thompson