Conduct! Every Move Counts The Lives of Orchestra Conductors
The struggle of five artists for success at the International Conductors' Competition in Frankfurt provides real-life drama that tests not only their musical ability but their personal character.
Told against the backdrop of this career-defining event, CONDUCT! EVERY MOVE COUNTS documents the friendship and opposition, the talent and maturity, as well as the success and failure of these talented conductors, who are on the verge of becoming world-class maestros.
Official Selection at the Hot Docs Film Festival.
Running Time
84 mins
Year
2016
Kanopy ID
6330730
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