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Itzhak (2017)
director of photography:
Chris Dapkins, Mikko Timonen, Daniel Kedem, Christopher Gallo
cast:
Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda, Billy Joel
director:
Alison Chernick
running time:
82 min.
synopsis
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart toBilly Joel, Itzhak Perlmans violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernicks (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the worlds greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart toBilly Joel, Itzhak Perlmans violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernicks (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the worlds greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
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