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Concerto: A Beethoven Journey streaming

2015 Movie United Kingdom, United Kingdom History, Documentary, Biography, Music 93 min
By: Phil Grabsky With: Stephan Grothgar, Leif Ove Andsnes

Filmed over four years, Concerto - A Beethoven Journey follows world-class pianist Leif Ove Andsnes as he attempts to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven's five piano concertos. Considered one of the top pianists of his age, Leif Ove Andsnes offers rare insights into the mind of a leading pianist and access to his personal and professional life. Against the background of Leif Ove playing these pieces, the film peels back the many myths of Beethoven's life. Perhaps above all it is the fresh new biography of Beethoven that is most revealing.

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2015
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Inspirational
Inspiring
Introspective
Reflective
Reverent
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Phil Grabsky
Leif Ove Andsnes
Stephan Grothgar

Adaptation

Biographical
Biographical Documentary
Music Documentary
Musical Documentary

Budget

Art-House
Independent
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cinematography
Close-Up Shots
Concert Filming
Concert Recordings
Interview Footage

Film Movements

Documentary
Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary Movement

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Concert-Focused
Interpretative
Interview-Driven
Performance-Based
Performance-Focused

Pace

Meditative
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Extended
Feature-Length
Long-Form

Soundtrack

Beethoven
Classical Music
Live Piano Performances
Piano Performances

Style

Artistic
Cinematic
Documentary

Time-Period

2010S
2015 Release
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Artistic Expression
Artistic Mastery
Artistic Understanding
Interpretation
Interpretation Of Beethoven
Interpretation Of Beethoven'S Works
Interpreting Beethoven
Musical Mastery
Musical Understanding
Personal And Artistic Growth
Personal Reflection
Understanding Beethoven
Understanding Classical Music
Understanding Musical Genius

Characters

Beethoven
Leif Ove Andsnes
Musicians
Pianist

Ending

Celebratory
Celebratory Of Music
Insightful
Open-Ended
Reflective
Reverent
Thought-Provoking
Thoughtful

Historical Context

19Th-Century Composer
19Th-Century Music
Beethoven
Beethoven Era
Beethoven'S Era
Beethoven'S Life
Beethoven'S Lifetime
Classical Era
Classical Music
Classical Music History
Modern Interpretation

Key Plot Points

Biographical Insights
Biographical Revelations
Exploring Beethoven'S Myths
Exploring Beethoven'S Works
Exploring Myths
Following A Pianist
Following Concertos
Following Pianist'S Journey
Following Rehearsals
Four-Year Filming Process
Interpretation
Interpreting Concertos
Musical Analysis
Musical Exploration
Musical Insight
Musical Insights
Musical Interpretation
Musical Performance
Myth Analysis
Myth Busting
Myth-Busting
Performance
Performance Insights
Performance Of Beethoven Concertos
Performance Of Beethoven'S Concertos
Performance Of Concertos
Performance Recordings
Personal Insights
Personal Interviews
Personal Journey
Recording Process
Rehearsal

Plot

Artist Biography
Artist Documentary
Artistic Exploration
Beethoven Myths
Beethoven'S Concertos
Beethoven'S Life
Beethoven'S Myths
Biographical Journey
Biography
Classical Music Analysis
Classical Music Interpretation
Classical Music Performance
Composer Biography
Musical Exploration
Musical Journey
Musical Performance
Performance Analysis
Performance Documentary
Pianist'S Interpretation
Pianist'S Journey

Setting

Beethoven'S Era
Concert Halls
Music Studios
Performance Venues
Personal Spaces
Pianist'S Environment
Pianist'S Home
Pianist'S Practice Spaces
Recording Studios
Studio Recordings
Studios

Shooting Location

Concert Halls
Concert Venues
Film Sets
Music Studios
Recording Spaces
Recording Studios
Studios

Theme

Artistic Dedication
Artistic Interpretation
Artistic Mastery
Beethoven'S Legacy
Cultural Heritage
Genius And Myth
Interpretation Of Classical Music
Musical Genius
Musical Mastery
Myth And Reality
Myth Vs Reality
Mythology Of Beethoven

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Documentary
Music
Music Film
Musical

Audiences

Art Enthusiasts
Biography Fans
Classical Enthusiasts
Classical Music Enthusiasts
Classical Music Lovers
Cultural Audiences
Cultural Documentary Viewers
Cultural Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts
Music Lovers
Music Students
Musicians

Titles

Concerto: A Beethoven Journey

Production Countries

Norway
Uk
United Kingdom

Release Year

2015
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