THE ORCHESTRA | LES COMBATS DES CHEFS

The Orchestra - Claudio Abbado and the musicians of the Mozart Orchestra
The Mozart Orchestra, founded in Bologna in 2004, was the last musical project of conductor Claudio Abbado (1933-2014). It brings together the best classical music performers in the world, with promising young artists playing alongside established soloists. Featuring an unpublished interview with the maestro and excerpts from concerts, the film follows the orchestra on its 2013 European tour and provides a rare glimpse into the lives of classical musicians and the meticulous work of a great conductor.


Le combat des chefs - Karajan / Bernstein
The parallel and diverging destinies of conductors Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) and Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989). These two titans dominated the classical music world of the 20^th century, reflecting the dissensions of their time. But they also helped to rejuvenate the record, television and opera industries. Icons of the 1970s, they made use of their immense talent, charisma and charm to make classical music more accessible to all.