A 17-year-old Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg became the youngest winner of the Walter W. Naumburg International Violin Competition in 1981.
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A 17-year-old Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg became the youngest winner of the Walter W. Naumburg International Violin Competition in 1981.
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Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg began her life in Rome before moving to New Jersey at age eight. She studied at The Curtis Institute of Music and later with Dorothy DeLay at The Juilliard School. From a challenging childhood filled with scorn from her peers, she emerged as a professional violinist. "Speaking in Strings" reveals her emotional connection to music. The film addresses her struggles with depression and a suicide attempt. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999.
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Why Watch
- Meet Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, a unique violinist.
- Find out about her emotional connection to music.
- See her struggles with depression and personal challenges.
Did You Know
- Speaking in Strings premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999.
- The film earned $1,519 in its opening weekend in one theater.
- Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg was raised in New Jersey after moving from Rome at age 8.
- The documentary received a score of 56 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 10 reviews.
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Who directed the documentary Speaking in Strings?
Speaking in Strings was directed by Paola di Florio.
What was the box office gross of Speaking in Strings?
The film grossed $6,859 domestically within two weeks from its release.
What award was Speaking in Strings nominated for?
The documentary received a nomination for Best Feature Documentary at the 72nd Academy Awards.
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