Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli: A film by Syrthos J. Dreher and Dag Freyer

Musical highlights of the film include Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau, Chopin’s Berceuse and (an especial favourite of ABM) Mazurka Op 33/4, given in performances of unmatched poise and beauty. — International Piano, January/February 2021 More…

Release Date: 18th Sep 2020
Catalogue No: 755208
Label: C Major

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Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

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Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli – a name that provokes almost a sense of awe and intimidation, even among his pianoplaying peers. It is a name that represents the highest degree of perfection, a quest for beauty that surpasses that of any other piano virtuoso. However Michelangeli also had a reputation for cancelling concerts at short notice and was consequently portrayed in the media as a somewhat neurotic artist. “Beyond Perfection – Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli“ is the result of a 30-year search that has resulted in unusual interviews with those who knew him, and has also uncovered a wealth of new archive material: We get to experience Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli as he has never been seen before – and more importantly, as he has never been heard before. We also witness the maestro's struggle back to his former perfection after suffering a devastating heart attack. This homage to Michelangeli provides the first comprehensive and in-depth portrait of a brilliant pianist who achieved mythical status.

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January/February 2021

Musical highlights of the film include Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau, Chopin’s Berceuse and (an especial favourite of ABM) Mazurka Op 33/4, given in performances of unmatched poise and beauty.

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