Five Days In September: The Rebirth Of An Orchestra

Author: Renée Fleming

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 04-07-2006

Details: "...A remarkable and beautiful film, full of personal revelations and keen insights into the artistic process..." - Alex Strachan - CanWest News Service 'Five Days In September' is a provocative and intimate film that reveals the inner workings of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra during the opening days of its first season with Maestro Peter Oundjian. During one intense week, the TSO hosts musical superstars Emanuel Ax, RenÃe Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma. Candid footage presents these guest soloists as they work with the Maestro, prepare in their dressing rooms, interact with their fans, and perform with the orchestra. The camera follows the charismatic Maestro Oundjian throughout his waking hours, capturing him in all his elements - even shaving before a press interview and ironing his own shirt before a performance. 'Five Days In September' reveals classcial music as a complex organism that requires an army of passionately devoted characters to feed it, nurture it and bring it to life. DVD includes: Over 45 minutes of Bonus Material and Deleted Scenes - Maestro/Director Commentary Track, and more! 5.0 Surround / Featured running time: 72 minutes.

UPC: 829982087683

EAN: 0829982087683

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: New