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201790 minGdocumentary

A Family Quartet

201790 minGdocumentary

Noa Wildschut, at 14 years old, is recognized as the greatest young violin talent in the Netherlands, performing solo in prestigious venues and on television.

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Simonka de Jong

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Noa Wildschut, at 14 years old, is recognized as the greatest young violin talent in the Netherlands, performing solo in prestigious venues and on television.

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Simonka de Jongdirector

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Noa Wildschut, a 14-year-old violinist, is recognized as one of the Netherlands' top young talents. Over two years, the film follows Noa and her sister Avigal, who is 15 and shares a passion for music but pursues different ambitions, including graduating high school early. Their parents, Liora, a violin pedagogue, and Arjan, an alto violinist, support their daughters' aspirations. "A Family Quartet" captures the dynamics of this close-knit family as the sisters navigate adolescence and their musical paths.

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