Currentzis – The Classical Rebel
For many, the Russian city of Perm might seem like the end of the world, isolated in the foothills of the Ural mountains. But it is in this rapidly developing industrial city – which is establishing itself as one of Russia’s modern cultural centers – that the Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis has been quietly revolutionizing classical music with his ensemble musicAeterna. The film follows the recording sessions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, documenting the artists’ habits and painting a portrait of this exuberant conductor.
Cast: Teodor Currentzis
Currentzis – The Classical Rebel
For many, the Russian city of Perm might seem like the end of the world, isolated in the foothills of the Ural mountains. But it is in this rapidly developing industrial city – which is establishing itself as one of Russia’s modern cultural centers – that the Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis has been quietly revolutionizing classical music with his ensemble musicAeterna. The film follows the recording sessions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, documenting the artists’ habits and painting a portrait of this exuberant conductor.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Christian Berger
- Studio
- Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images BFMI, ZDF/Arte, Sony Classical
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
German, English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
