To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx (2019)

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Who gets the idea to write “Nine unfinished symphonies” - one of them perhaps the shortest Symphony in music history? Or "1001 sonatas’ - each lasting about a minute but in total being one of the longest pieces ever written? Like a postmodern Erik Satie the Belgium composer Boudewijn Buckinx is using music history as a playing field. The classical music audience is irritated, the avant-gardist wrinkles his nose... "Daisies in a Meadow" - that's how Buckinx described his "1001 Sonatas” for violin and piano, They play a leading role in our film, in the supporting roles the Spanish sun and the Belgian rain. The latter, however, did not show up at the set - just as you always have to be prepared for surprises with Boudewijn Buckinx. "Why is my music so simple? - Why is my music so complex?" With a wink, Buckinx gives various answers to these recurring questions. The portrait of an immensely productive artist who is radically taking his own path.

Director: Viola Rusche, Hauke Harder
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Johannes Imdahl
Editing: Viola Rusche
Production: Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder
Country: Germany
Language: Nederlands, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

postmodernism, portrait of an artist, contemporary classical music, experimental music, belgian art

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What is To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx about?
Who gets the idea to write “Nine unfinished symphonies” - one of them perhaps the shortest Symphony in music history? Or "1001 sonatas’ - each lasting about a minute but in total being one of the longest pieces ever written? Like a postmodern Erik Satie the Belgium composer Boudewijn Buckinx is using music history as a playing field. The classical music audience is irritated, the avant-gardist wrinkles his nose... "Daisies in a Meadow" - that's how Buckinx described his "1001 Sonatas” for violin and piano, They play a leading role in our film, in the supporting roles the Spanish sun and the Belgian rain. The latter, however, did not show up at the set - just as you always have to be prepared for surprises with Boudewijn Buckinx. "Why is my music so simple? - Why is my music so complex?" With a wink, Buckinx gives various answers to these recurring questions. The portrait of an immensely productive artist who is radically taking his own path.
Who directed To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx?
To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx was directed by Viola Rusche, Hauke Harder.
Who stars in To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx?
To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx stars Boudewijn Buckinx.
How long is To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx?
To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx?
To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx is a Documentary film.
Where was To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx produced?
To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx was produced in Germany.