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202598 minGdocumentary

music-history performance-arts

Montreal Symphony

202598 minGdocumentary

Kent Nagano conducts the Montreal Symphony Orchestra's 75th season, featuring key performances that reflect the city's vibrant musical landscape.

music-history performance-arts

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Channel: NFB

Montreal Symphony

2025• 98 minG

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Kent Nagano conducts the Montreal Symphony Orchestra's 75th season, featuring key performances that reflect the city's vibrant musical landscape.

Synopsis

In celebration of the 75th season of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kent Nagano curated a program featuring a diverse array of musical works. The documentary highlights key performances from the season, showcasing Nagano's ability to draw inspiration from the urban landscape of Montreal, blending music with the city's vibrant culture. Directed by Bettina Ehrhardt, this 98-minute film is a co-production involving Cine Qua Non Media, BCE Films & More, ZDF Theaterkanal, and the .

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