Suite No. 1, Prelude (2019)
Nicholas Ma creates a short, loving portrait of his legendary father, Yo-Yo Ma. Avoiding idolatry, the film uses its casual intimacy to focus on the nuances of craft and the drive for perfection, detailing the world-renowned cellist’s endeavor, at age 61, to record Bach’s Cello Suites for the third and, he says, last time. Filmed in the splendid Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Director: Nicholas Ma
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 9, 2019
Cinematography: Matt Porwoll
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Suite No. 1, Prelude about?
- Nicholas Ma creates a short, loving portrait of his legendary father, Yo-Yo Ma. Avoiding idolatry, the film uses its casual intimacy to focus on the nuances of craft and the drive for perfection, detailing the world-renowned cellist’s endeavor, at age 61, to record Bach’s Cello Suites for the third and, he says, last time. Filmed in the splendid Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Who directed Suite No. 1, Prelude?
- Suite No. 1, Prelude was directed by Nicholas Ma.
- How long is Suite No. 1, Prelude?
- Suite No. 1, Prelude has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Suite No. 1, Prelude?
- Suite No. 1, Prelude is a Documentary film.
- Where was Suite No. 1, Prelude produced?
- Suite No. 1, Prelude was produced in United States of America.