Concerto: A Beethoven Journey (2015)
Filmed over the course of four years, Grabsky and his Seventh Art team followed leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes's attempt to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven's five piano concertos.The end result is a beautifully-crafted film with lavish cinematography, a signature of Grabsky and Seventh Art's style. Considered one of the top pianists of the age, Leif Ove Andsnes offers rare insights into the mind of a world-class pianist and access to his personal and professional life. Against the wonderful background of Leif Ove Andsnes playing these five pieces, we also peel back the many myths of Beethoven's life. Perhaps above all it is the fresh new biography of Beethoven that is most revealing.
Cast
- Leif Ove Andsnes - Self/Performer
Themes
Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus
Keywords
concerto, piano, ludwig van beethoven
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Concerto: A Beethoven Journey about?
- Filmed over the course of four years, Grabsky and his Seventh Art team followed leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes's attempt to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven's five piano concertos.The end result is a beautifully-crafted film with lavish cinematography, a signature of Grabsky and Seventh Art's style. Considered one of the top pianists of the age, Leif Ove Andsnes offers rare insights into the mind of a world-class pianist and access to his personal and professional life. Against the wonderful background of Leif Ove Andsnes playing these five pieces, we also peel back the many myths of Beethoven's life. Perhaps above all it is the fresh new biography of Beethoven that is most revealing.
- Who directed Concerto: A Beethoven Journey?
- Concerto: A Beethoven Journey was directed by Phil Grabsky.
- Who stars in Concerto: A Beethoven Journey?
- Concerto: A Beethoven Journey stars Leif Ove Andsnes.
- How long is Concerto: A Beethoven Journey?
- Concerto: A Beethoven Journey has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Concerto: A Beethoven Journey?
- Concerto: A Beethoven Journey is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Concerto: A Beethoven Journey produced?
- Concerto: A Beethoven Journey was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Concerto: A Beethoven Journey?
- The themes of Concerto: A Beethoven Journey include: Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus.