Documentaries
The Sound of Bamberg
A major documentary film project with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra and their Chief Conductor Jakub Hrůša, exploring the past, present, and future of the orchestra and their place in the German cultural landscape. Featured on Medici.tv
Rethinking Liszt | Emmanuel Despax in Conversation with Petroc Trelawny
Coinciding with the release of his new Liszt album, French pianist Emmanuel Despax engages in an in-depth conversation with Petroc Trelawny. Discover Despax’s profound connection to Liszt and his unique perspective on the composer’s works.
The Renaissance Man
This documentary explores the fascinating journey of Florian Leonhard – from his early training at the famous Mittenwald School of Violin-Making to his time as Head of Restoration at W.E. Hill & Sons aged just 22, to the growth and development of his own world-leading company, Florian Leonhard Fine Violins.
Raphael Wallfisch presents the Finzi Cello Concerto
British cellist Raphael Wallfisch discusses and performs extracts from his favourite cello concerto, by the English composer Gerald Finzi. Visiting his home and the church where Finzi performed so much music, Raphael unearths this lesser-known masterpiece and explores the life of the man and his music.
The Road to Montepulciano
The Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte di Montepulciano, one of Italy’s oldest arts festivals, celebrated its landmark 40th anniversary in 2015. Now in his 8th year with the festival, Artistic Director and Music Director, conductor Roland Böer, guides us through an exploration of this unique cultural event. Featuring the wonderful Symphony Orchestra of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester and interviews with prominent figures in the life and history of the festival.
MMus in Choral Studies at Cambridge University
This film is an introduction to the MMus course in Choral Studies at Cambridge University. With it’s unique choral tradition and world-class choirs, Chapels and conductors, Cambridge offers the world’s finest choral education.
Opera Rara: Mercadante’s Il proscritto – bringing the score to life
Part of a documentary series on the restoration of Mercadante’s Il proscritto, join Carlo in the rehearsal room with the cast as they bring the opera to life. Hear from the artists as they talk about their process of learning roles that have not been sung for almost 200 years, and see how things come together in the studio as recordings begin.