Five Days In September - The Rebirth Of An Orchestra (DVD)

Five Days In September is a provocative and intimate film that reveals the inner workings of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra during the opening days of itÙs first season with Maestro Peter Oundjian. During one intense week, the TSO hosts musical superstars Emanuel Ax, Renee Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma. Candid footage presents these guest soloists as they work with the Maestro, prepare in their dressin rooms, interact with their fans, and perform with the orchestra. The camera follows the charismatic Maestro Oundjian throughout his waking hours, capturing him in all his elements Ó even shaving before a press interview and ironing his own shirt before a performance!

This film reveals classical music as a complex organism that requires an army of passionately devoted characters to feed it, nurture it and bring it to life.

ØA remarkable and beautiful film, full of personal revelations and keen insights into the artistic processÙ ~ Alex Strachan Ó CanWest News Service