Concerto: A Beethoven Journey
Leif Ove Andsnes is undoubtedly one of the top pianists of our age. For four
years he has been performing and recording the five Beethoven piano concertos,
primarily with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra but also with the major conductors
& orchestras worldwide – such as Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic.
Award-winning filmmaker Phil Grabsky has been with him throughout.
The film is much more than a portrait of a great pianist on tour – it is
an in depth exploration into the much misunderstood life of Ludwig van
Beethoven, as revealed by these five masterworks. The relationship between
Beethoven and his world is mirrored by the relationship between the pianist and
orchestra in these concertos. Grabsky's acknowledged skill is biography and
he believes that many people know too little about arguably the greatest
composer of all time.
This is an exciting, beautifully cinematic film offering a fresh look at
Beethoven through the widely acclaimed performances and articulate insight of
the great Leif Ove Andsnes.
Concerto: A Beethoven Journey has had a successful independent cinema run
throughout the country since March.
“For lovers of Beethoven’s music, admirers of Leif Ove Andsnes… or
simply lovers of high-class music documentaries, ‘Concerto’ demands to be
seen. It is a wonderfully uplifting and rewarding experience.” – Gramophone
Magazine