Concerto: A Beethoven Journey
Grabsky and his Seventh Art crew accompanied top concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes as he attempted to learn and interpret one of the finest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven's five piano concertos. The documentary was filmed over the period of four years. The finished product is a film that is exquisitely made and features extravagant cinematography, both of which are hallmarks of the aesthetic that Grabsky and Seventh Art have established. Leif Ove Andsnes is widely regarded as one of the most talented pianists of our time. In this book, he provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a world-class musician as well as access to his personal and professional life. While the fantastic performance of these five works by Leif Ove Andsnes is going on in the background, we also debunk many of the myths surrounding Beethoven's life. Perhaps more than anything else, the most illuminating information can be found in the recently published biography of Beethoven.