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In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.

Glorious… as his love! Inspired… as his Music!

A group of aspiring musicians in 18th-century Vienna come from all over Europe to attend a prestigious musical academy.

A young detective hunts a serial killer who believes killing is art and soon finds himself trapped in the performance he wanted to stop.

Liszt, the extravagant and virtuoso Hungarian pianist, performs one of his pieces in the Budapest Opera House, breaking the codes of classical performance.

Alik, 25, has been raised by his grandfather, conductor of a renowned classical orchestra in post-Soviet Armenia where cultural institutions are failing and oligarchs allied with the mafia hold power. Alik, a clarinetist, is the virtuoso in this orchestra whose existence is seriously threatened when its key sponsor is murdered. One night, Alik comes into possession of a hired killer's mysterious telephone, which is used only to commission hits. Manipulated by a crook's daughter with whom he falls hopelessly in love and wishing to save the orchestra at all costs, Alik decides to take on the identity of the killer known as "The Virtuoso" and attempt to carry out his contracts. But Alik is a virtuoso musician, not a killer.

Renowned Argentinian cellist Sol Gabetta goes in search of French virtuoso Lise Cristiani who was one of the first women to play the instrument professionally.

The celebrated and vain cellist Karél impresses the royal couple with his virtuoso playing. When the princess invites Karél to go driving with her the following day, he convinces himself that she’s in love with him. He woos her ardently and sends her all the flowers he has received at the theatre. While waiting for a response, he falls asleep and dreams up all sorts of crazy scenarios for the outcome of his courting. Stumfilm.dk

Danger, deception and murder descend upon a sleepy town when a professional assassin accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic boss.

The unconventional story of virtuoso violinist Angèle Dubeau and her incredible journey from a small Quebec rural town to Julliard and eventually, to the world stage.

Like Mozart, many virtuoso musicians start demonstrating great musical ability at a very young age. How can we explain such precocious capacities? Is the musical gift innate? What are the biological mechanisms involved in musical perception? Can music have an impact on neural activity and even make us more intelligent? Enter in the musician's mind and follow the lives of prodigies of different ages and enjoy an investigation on musicality and the latest scientific advances in the field.

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Synchronizing to the music, abstract ink drawings grow in an interplay of curiosity, timid encounters, dynamic pursuits and confrontation, stimulating many emotions, which carry us off on a poetical journey to a musical world of pictures.

Documentary on the life and career of violinist Itzhak Perlman, including interviews, archival footage, and concert performances.

Nicola Benedetti introduces performances by celebrated violinists including Nathan Milstein, Mischa Elman, Isaac Stern, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman and Nigel Kennedy.

NHK has followed baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his 2018 Major League debut. We look at Ohtani’s ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from those who have supported him on and off the field and examine the importance of his father’s training regime. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani’s battle to recover from elbow surgery and reclaim his place as a baseball virtuoso like no other.

Framed against archival stills from Brian Macdonald's considerable career, this short film is a testimony to the eclecticism and brilliance of Macdonald's creative vision.

In addition to being a ballet dancer, Vladimir Malakhov is also the artistic director of the ballet ensemble of the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin and travels all over the world with his company. This portrait shows in a candid way what the intensive life of a top dancer looks like. He himself is still nervous when he goes on stage.

"I am Bash Luks" is a powerful documentary film that delves into the life and journey of Bash Luks, an influential and dynamic figure who has made significant contributions to the arts and community. Through intimate interviews, captivating visuals, and personal anecdotes, the film explores Luks' struggles, triumphs, and the unique perspectives that shaped his identity. It highlights his impact on creative expression and advocacy, illustrating how his experiences resonate with broader themes of resilience and self-discovery. The documentary not only celebrates Luks' legacy but also invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys of self-acceptance and empowerment.

Documentary about Isaac Stern, one of the world's great violinists.

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.

Michel Legrand, jazz musician and composer extraordinaire, has left his mark on the history of cinema, including the films of Jacques Demy, especially The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the 60th anniversary of which is being celebrated in Cannes. Using never-before-seen archives and personal accounts, the film looks back on a lifetime dedicated to music, and the career of a man who served it masterfully to the very end.

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

When an accident puts her music dreams on hold, a gifted violinist reconnects with an old family friend, who helps her heal and find love during the holidays.

At the home of Viennese composer Johann Strauss lived Johann Mouse. Whenever the composer played his waltzes, the mouse would dance to the music, unable to control himself. One day, when Strauss was away, the house cat played his master's music. When word got out about a piano-playing cat and a dancing mouse, they were commanded to perform for the emperor.

The tragic story of an American music virtuoso who found in 1970s Iran the love and acceptance he never received back home, and who was punished by his country upon his return after the Iranian revolution.

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Born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1988, Lari Basilio is an autodidact guitarist. From her early childhood, Lari started showing love and interest in music then, she began studying organ at age four. Some years later, her father taught some chords on an acoustic guitar and it would lead her to a passion for the electric guitar. Later, she moved to the electric guitar and ever since she has started studying by herself. From playing in the church to playing in some bands, she started writing songs. In 2011, she started working on her instrumental five-song EP, named Lari Basilio, and so began her professional career. Lari has stood out because of her technique and versatility, innovating the instrumental music with her different style of playing. It was proved by the public when her video on YouTube for the 1st Santo Angelo’s Cultural Contest was a record in views in the best time.

Filmed live at London's Rainbow Theatre in December 1972, the innovative group Yes performs its progressive rock symphonies -- epic compositions that influenced new trends in contemporary music. "Yessongs" provides a visual record of the concert tour that became a groundbreaking tour de force in rock music. This unique concert video of Yes was filmed during their record-breaking tour and features the talents of the five original band members. The massively popular band defined the prog rock movement with their mystical epics which infused both a Medieval and Classical sound into rock music. Titles performed include "Close to the Edge," "All Good People," and "Roundabout."

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When Bugs Bunny attempts to perform Liszt's Second Hungarian Rhapsody, he is troubled by a mouse.

The Professor will not allow his daughter to marry a non-musician, but Billy, her would-be suitor, cannot play a single note. When he is about to give up, Billy’s roommate suggests bluffing his way into the Professor’s favor with the aid of a suitably musical disguise and a well-hidden phonograph player.

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The film traces the career of some of the winners of this new generation nicknamed the "K-Classics Generation", including the 2 recent winners of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, the soprano Hwang Sumi and the violinist Lim Jiyoung. In Korea, where it all began, and in Germany where most of them have settled.

This short film is made for the "Chopin-Pletnev" disc which marked Mikhail Pletnev's debut as a pianist on Deutsche Grammophon. In the film, we witness Mr. Pletnev's journey, starting from him on his way to studio, through his performance of Chopin's Etude Op. 25 No. 7 in C sharp minor "The Cello" and the process afterwards. One is struck repeatedly by Pletnev's crystalline arpeggiations, the velocity of his passage work, his singing tone, his rhythmic suppleness, and, above all, the grandeur of his sound.

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The King of Action, Fernando Poe Jr, and the King of the Ring, Flash Elorde team up in this knock-out classic as two street fighters seeking fame and glory in the national boxing circuit.

A comedy about small-town politics in 1949.

This observational documentary was realized by filmmakers at the State University of Paraná. It follows the Federal University of Paraná’s Téssera Dance Company in black-and-white images as the group’s members prepare the dance piece “Black Dog”, a work about confronting depression, in June of 2017. The film’s story, structured in chapters, presents archetypal characters overcoming individual crises for the sake of collective expression. “The pack must walk together”, says the company’s stern but compassionate leader, within the context of a pedagogical work about the importance of a show going on.

Now that Dan's assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to London—putting them all in the crosshairs of an unexpected enemy.