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2001 Certificate Ex
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold is principally remembered as a composer of film music from Hollywood's golden age--his renowned scores for such films as ROBIN HOOD starring Errol Flynn and A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM-- but little is known about his life in Europe beforehand. In the years before Hollywood beckoned, he had become a musical .. Read more

Starring Anne-Sofie Von Otter, Leonidas Kavakos, Quirine Viersin, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
Genres Music/Musical

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold - The Adventures Of A Wunderkind - A Po

Erich Wolfgang Korngold is principally remembered as a composer of film music from Hollywood's golden age--his renowned scores for such films as ROBIN HOOD starring Errol Flynn and A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM-- but little is known about his life in Europe beforehand. In the years before Hollywood beckoned, he had become a musical sensation in Europe and ADVENTURES OF A WUNDERKIND, a documentary about his life, covers many of these seemingly disparate career threads. In terms of footage, home movies, photographs and private tapes are presented, along with a ten minute montage of extracts from his Warner Brothers films. Additionally, A PORTRAIT AND A CONCERT presents conductor Hugo Wolff directing two pieces of classical music that Korngold wrote while scoring for Hollywood: a cello concerto and a violin concerto.

Starring Anne-Sofie Von Otter, Leonidas Kavakos, Quirine Viersin, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
Studio ARTHAUS MUSIK
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 24 mins
Certificate Certificate Ex
Genres Music/Musical
Language DVD: English
Subtitles DVD: English, French, Spanish
Released DVD: 03 Mar 2003
Production year: 2001
Format DVD
  • Most helpful member's review of Erich Wolfgang Korngold - The Adventures Of A Wunderkind - A Po

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  • Rated - 3 stars

    A talented composer

    An interesting film about a composer whose talent and virtuosity has largely been overlooked. A child prodigy who astonished famous musicians of his day (early 20th century)who went on to compose some of the most exciting and melodic film music of the 1930's & 1940's.

    His humanity and sense of humour came across well in the film, and I certainly enjoyed learning more about him. An under rated composer who deserves more exposure.

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