IN SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN

Phil Grabsky is one of our favourite art documentary makers, giving us films to enjoy & enlighten. IN SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN takes a comprehensive look at Beethoven with the emphasis always on performance & interpretation of Beethoven's music. From his early piano concertos through the ‘Moonlight Sonata,’ ‘Für Elise,’ & the Fifth & Ninth Symphonies, Beethoven's music remains beloved & relevant.

Bringing together the world's leading performers & experts on Beethoven reveals new insights into this celebrated composer, painting Beethoven in a clear, accessible manner while cultivating a sense of wonder at his creativity.

Addressing the central myth of his life & work - that of the heroic, tormented figure battling with becoming deaf and endlessly searching for his elusive beloved who bequeathed to us this beautiful, emotional music.