Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (2020)

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Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli – a name that provokes almost a sense of awe and intimidation, even among his pianoplaying peers. It is a name that represents the highest degree of perfection, a quest for beauty that surpasses that of any other piano virtuoso. However Michelangeli also had a reputation for cancelling concerts at short notice and was consequently portrayed in the media as a somewhat neurotic artist. This documentary is the result of a 30-year search that has resulted in unusual interviews with those who knew him, and has also uncovered a wealth of new archive material: We get to experience Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli as he has never been seen before – and more importantly, as he has never been heard before. We also witness the maestro’s struggle back to his former perfection after suffering a devastating heart attack.

Director: Dag Freyer, Syrthos J. Dreher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: 3B-Produktion, SWR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

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pianist

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What is Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli about?
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli – a name that provokes almost a sense of awe and intimidation, even among his pianoplaying peers. It is a name that represents the highest degree of perfection, a quest for beauty that surpasses that of any other piano virtuoso. However Michelangeli also had a reputation for cancelling concerts at short notice and was consequently portrayed in the media as a somewhat neurotic artist. This documentary is the result of a 30-year search that has resulted in unusual interviews with those who knew him, and has also uncovered a wealth of new archive material: We get to experience Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli as he has never been seen before – and more importantly, as he has never been heard before. We also witness the maestro’s struggle back to his former perfection after suffering a devastating heart attack.
Who directed Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli?
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was directed by Dag Freyer, Syrthos J. Dreher.
Who stars in Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli?
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli stars Cord Garben, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli.
How long is Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli?
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli?
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli is a Documentary film.
Where was Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli produced?
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was produced in Germany.