Movie: In Search of Beethoven

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Leif Ove Andsnes
Leif Ove Andsnes

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Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax

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Kristian Bezuidenhout
Kristian Bezuidenhout

Self

Giovanni Bietti
Giovanni Bietti

Self

Jonathan Biss
Jonathan Biss

Self

Ronald Brautigam
Ronald Brautigam

Self

Riccardo Chailly
Riccardo Chailly

Self

Barry Cooper
Barry Cooper

Self

Jonathan Del Mar
Jonathan Del Mar

Self

Albert Dohmen
Albert Dohmen

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    In Search of Beethoven offers a comprehensive documentary about the life and works of the great composer. Over 65 performances by the world's finest musicians were recorded and 100 interviews conducted in the making of this beautifully crafted film. Eleven interviews are included in the Extras and Six complete movements.

  • Release Date

    2009-04-17

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

    The one film you need to see on Beethoven.

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