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When we play we are IN the art
I come away from this film realizing to what extent the musician is in the work of art that is being created on the spot, with each performance. Music is a miracle, and live performance of great music really is sublime. And it's all done by people who, like me, enjoy being an audience. Watching these musicians enjoy the superb performance of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" by the accordionist is a high point in this for me. Seeing the DePue brothers play bluegrass, watching the trombonist play with the salsa band, enjoying the violinist with the children at their school, made viewing this film special and important. The segment on the role of the conductor was enlightening. I am grateful to have this.

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Totally unique, outstanding musical experience!
I watched this incredible dvd several times in recent months, including one of the <
>extras, which is a great radio interview of the filmmaker and the principal first and <
>second violinists of the Philadelphia Orchestra. 5 stars isn't a high enough rating - this <
>is more than a must see for (classical) music lovers. <
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> In my experience this is a totally unique production. Interesting, entertaining, intimate, <
>thought-provoking interviews of professional orchestral musicians are the main focus, <
>interweaved with many scenes of the musicians in live performances, in rehearsals as an orchestra <
>or in smaller groups, as well as in other venues, playing chamber music and also non-classical <
>music - I'll pass on the bluegrass, but the scene with the trombonist playing Latin music was <
>great! These fine musicians discuss their craft and music itself from many points of view. The <
>interviews are done sometimes with only one musician, other times in groups. And of course <
>either in the background, or in the foreground, we are always hearing great classical music. <
>I felt like on some level I was really getting to know some of the musicians, through the <
>magic of music, and because of the depth, directness, and honesty of their comments. There <
>are so many inspiring, insightful comments, so much music packed in to this 90-minute <
>production, along with interesting travel footage of the orchestra in Europe and Asia. <
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> A few of the comments/scenes I noted: <
> a) "You can't define great musicianship, but you know when you hear it." <
> b) We might think that musicians are competitive (and they are sometimes!), and yet on <
>the dvd we hear otherwise. One violinist comments on how blown away he was when he heard <
>Sarah Chang play a Paganini concerto when she was nine. He and another musician express not <
>envy but are rather deeply inspired by her phenomenal talent. <
> c) The amazing story of the concertmaster, David Kim, who didn't quite make it as a <
>soloist, but still feels he has fulfilled the expectations of his deceased Mother. The music for <
>this entire scene is Schubert's Cello Quintet, which Kim calls "pure ecstasy," and we feel <
>the same feeling in our own way, through the beauty of the music and the playing (he with <
>other members of the orchestra). <
> d) One of the percussionists makes a statement near the end of the dvd that music <
>expreses something Divine. <
> e) Another musician, who is also an artist, comments about the timelessness of <
>the music, that playing (and listening) is like time-traveling, and she feels like she <
>knows the composers in some way. <
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> Words can't really convey the depth of the experience of watching this dvd, but I <
>don't think a person can appreciate it unless they like classical music. One other excellent <
>production feature is the very visually-appealing, spatial arrangements of the musicians <
>during rehearsals, so much more interesting than the normal look of an orchestra on stage. <
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> This is better than a 5-star production, but I would have appreciated it if the <
>title of the pieces were displayed so I would know exactly what I was hearing (though <
>some of the pieces are recognizable). The names of the pieces are listed at the end <
>of the main feature, but I think they omitted several, like the Debussey piece that <
>was so well presented, along with an insightful explanation about connecting sounds and <
>impressions. <
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> As mentioned at the beginning of the review, one of the extras, the radio interview of <
>the filmmaker with 2 of the principals, gives more insight and enjoyment into the music, <
>the music process, and other things you will see for yourself when you watch it.

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Philadelphia Orchestra movie
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out, and I knew I had to have it. It was so moving and insightful, I walked on air as I headed home. As a musician, it reminded me of why I do what I do. I watch it over and over.