Concerto: A Beethoven Journey
This documentary follows master pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, who devoted four years to understanding and interpreting Beethoven’s five piano concerts.
Considered one of the top pianists of his era, 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.
Phil Grabsky, UK, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, USA, 2015, 93 min. English spoken, Dutch subtitles.