The Red Violin tells the story of a magnificent instrument, its secret origins, and its journey through different owners and musicians. From its creation in 1681 Italy to a modern-day auction in Montreal, the violin passes through various hands, each impacted by its presence. As the violin unfolds the lives of its owners, it becomes clear that it possesses a powerful and haunting force that transcends time and space.
A violinist named Stephane becomes the object of desire for a woman named Camille, who falls in love with him despite his emotionally distant nature. As their relationship develops, Stephane's feelings towards Camille become more complicated, ultimately leading to a devastating betrayal.
All the Mornings of the World is a biographical drama set in 17th-century France, featuring a musician and his relationships with his students, colleagues, and the royal court.
In Tajikistan, a blind boy named Khamro finds solace and joy in music when his family faces eviction and financial struggles. Assisted by an old man who repairs musical instruments, Khamro overcomes his blindness to become a talented musician. The film explores themes of poverty, family relationships, and the power of music in a harsh and challenging environment.
In a futuristic city on Mars, an instrument-maker invents a holographic man and forms a love triangle with him and another man. The line between fantasy and reality blurs as secrets are revealed and the characters confront their own spirituality and mortality.
"Highly Strung" A story of passion...of obsession...and possession A journey into a rarefied world of elusive tones evoked by horsehair on catgut, of investors lured to spend millions on unique instruments. The deadly sins of lust, jealousy and greed jostle with the purity of philanthropy and sonic perfection. A duel of tension and harmony in a Quartet of youthful virtuosi expanding their skills on a clutch of rare Guadagninis. An exploration of the mystery and the lost, delicate art of constructing these robust masterpieces Exquisite imagery will illuminate a complex history of enduring instruments and their temporary custodians. And then there's the music!
A contest is being held in Cremona for the best violin, with Giannina's hand in marriage as the prize. Filippo is secretly in love with her, but is also ashamed of being a cripple, so he switches his superior violin with that of another apprentice, Sandro, whom Giannina loves.
A memorable intellectual journey to rediscover Baroque music, from the handmade fabrication of a harpsichord by master luthier Titus Crijnen to the interpretation of several scores by Bach and other Baroque composers by the Spanish ensemble La Reverencia.
Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion is a groundbreaking music performance that combines elements of mime, dance, and stage production. It tells the story of an instrument maker who becomes trapped in a world of his own creation, as he tries to navigate through a series of surreal and dreamlike scenarios. This avant-garde production is a feast for the senses, with its innovative use of sounds, visuals, and choreography.
Somewhere on earth, at this very minute, a child is beginning its journey through life. Two-hundred-and-fifty babies are born every minute, 15 thousand an hour, 132 million a year - each and every year. Among them may be the potential to cure disease, or to change the course of world history, because people are the world's ultimate resource.
No More results found.