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SIMON! The Joy of Conducting
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Subscribe NowStep inside the world of Sir Simon Rattle, one of classical music's most beloved and visionary conductors.
In this intimate portrait of artistry, mentorship, and joy, filmmaker Benedikt Schulte follows Rattle from Berlin to London, Liverpool, and Munich, capturing candid moments in rehearsal, performance, and reflection. Rattle reflects on his impressive career, speaking candidly about the thrill and solitude of conducting, his passion for collaboration, and his lifelong mission to pass on the magic of music to the next generation.
With appearances from Karina Canellakis, Daniel Harding, Tsotne Zedginidze, and close artistic companions like Imogen Cooper and Thomas Adès, this documentary gives a rare insight into the head and heart of one of classical music's biggest stars. As Rattle says, "Making music together is joy. And joy is meant to be shared."
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(Director), Sir Simon Rattle (Self), Daniel Harding (Self), Karina Canellakis (Self), John Carewe (Self), Peter Sellars (Self), Magdalena Kozena (Self), Thomas Adès (Self), Tsotne Zedginidze (Self)