Sonaten (2024)
The Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach are considered “the Himalayas of violinists". Yehudi Menuhin first recorded the complete works mid-1930s. The film, focuses on the Sonatas. It is a true dialogue between the recording of Yehudi Menuhin and Claire Bourdet, playing them today. The different movements are played in turn until they are merged into an unexpected polyphony. This is a film about music as an image of time.
Director: Michel Lorand
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: May 7, 2024
Cast
- Claire Bourdet - Violonist
Screenplay
Cinematography: Leonor Malamatenios
Editing: Frédéric Furnelle, Michel Lorand
Country: Belgium
Original Language: fr
Keywords
violinist, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sonaten about?
- The Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach are considered “the Himalayas of violinists". Yehudi Menuhin first recorded the complete works mid-1930s. The film, focuses on the Sonatas. It is a true dialogue between the recording of Yehudi Menuhin and Claire Bourdet, playing them today. The different movements are played in turn until they are merged into an unexpected polyphony. This is a film about music as an image of time.
- Who directed Sonaten?
- Sonaten was directed by Michel Lorand.
- Who stars in Sonaten?
- Sonaten stars Claire Bourdet.
- How long is Sonaten?
- Sonaten has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Sonaten?
- Sonaten is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Sonaten produced?
- Sonaten was produced in Belgium.