Movies Similar to Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 / The Beethoven Project (2010)

This drama explores the life and challenges of Ludwig van Beethoven, a highly influential composer whose career was significantly affected by his increasing deafness. The film is set in early 19th century…

Allegro Non Troppo is a humorous and artistic parody of Disney's Fantasia that prompts viewers to consider the effects of rapid Western progress. The film uses the phrase "Allegro non troppo" –…

A dedicated pianist starts a new life with a former love, and they marry. Their happiness is challenged when a wealthy composer becomes drawn to her exceptional talent. The pianist must navigate…

Jenny is young, and feels her life is finished. She committed a murder, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. An 80-year-old piano teacher learns Jenny’s secret, her capacity for violence, and…

Verona's Roman arena provides a stunning setting for Verdi's Egyptian opera. This production faithfully recreates the 1913 original, featuring obelisks, sphinxes, a large chorus, and dancers. Chinese soprano Hui He stars as…

Acclaimed director Tony Palmer presents a compelling documentary exploring the life of Ralph Vaughan Williams, a highly influential English composer. The film features archival performances led by Sir Adrian Boult, including iconic…

Simon Cellan Jones directs *Eroica*, a BBC drama starring Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven. Filmed on digital video, the TV movie portrays the premiere of Beethoven's Third Symphony on June 9th,…

This documentary charts Chilly Gonzales' journey from Canada to the underground music scene in late 1990s Berlin, then to Paris, and finally to prestigious concert halls worldwide. It explores the contrasting aspects…

Nodame and Chiaki agree to take a break from each other so Nodame can focus on preparing for a competition. But when her practice doesn't go as planned, Nodame becomes impatient and…

Recorded live in Vienna's Musikverein, this is Lang Lang's second live recital recording, following the successful "Live at Carnegie Hall" in 2004. That album was his international breakthrough as a recording artist.

Pierre Boulez leads the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a special concert at the Barbican, marking the composer's 80th birthday. The performance features two works by Debussy – Jeux and Trois…

When a planet-shattering disaster destroys the skeleton's home, he has only one thing he cares about: his most prized possession. Can he protect it amidst the chaos?

Mikhail Baryshnikov's acclaimed Emmy-nominated production of The Nutcracker features the exceptional talents of Baryshnikov, a leading classical dancer, and Gelsey Kirkland, both at the height of their careers. The performance also includes…

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who grew up in the Tuscan countryside where his family continues to farm, held a unique one-night concert in his hometown in July 2007. A special theater was…

From a young age, Beethoven was an unconventional talent. His father provided traditional musical training, and by twelve he was a skilled pianist. However, he constantly sought out new musical expression, relentlessly…