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In Search of Beethoven

20092h 19mPhil Grabsky
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 71

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"The one film you need to see on Beethoven."

In Search of Beethoven offers a comprehensive documentary about the life and works of the great composer. Over 65 performances by the world's finest musicians were recorded and 100 interviews conducted in the making of this beautifully crafted film. Eleven interviews are included in the Extras and Six complete movements.

DocumentaryMusic
ComposerClassical MusicPianistLudwig Van Beethoven

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What is In Search of Beethoven (2009) about?

In Search of Beethoven offers a comprehensive documentary about the life and works of the great composer. Over 65 performances by the world's finest musicians were recorded and 100 interviews conducted in the making of this beautifully crafted film. Eleven interviews are included in the Extras and Six complete movements.

Who stars in In Search of Beethoven?

In Search of Beethoven stars Leif Ove Andsnes (Self), Emanuel Ax (Self), Kristian Bezuidenhout (Self), Giovanni Bietti (Self), Jonathan Biss (Self). The film was directed by Phil Grabsky.

How long is In Search of Beethoven?

In Search of Beethoven has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009.

Is In Search of Beethoven worth watching?

In Search of Beethoven holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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