To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx

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Released May 11, 2019

Overview

Who gets the idea to write “Nine unfinished symphonies” - one of them perhaps the shortest Symphony in music history? Or "1001 sonatas’ - each lasting about a minute but in total being one of the longest pieces ever written? Like a postmodern Erik Satie the Belgium composer Boudewijn Buckinx is using music history as a playing field. The classical music audience is irritated, the avant-gardist wrinkles his nose... "Daisies in a Meadow" - that's how Buckinx described his "1001 Sonatas” for violin and piano, They play a leading role in our film, in the supporting roles the Spanish sun and the Belgian rain. The latter, however, did not show up at the set - just as you always have to be prepared for surprises with Boudewijn Buckinx. "Why is my music so simple? - Why is my music so complex?" With a wink, Buckinx gives various answers to these recurring questions. The portrait of an immensely productive artist who is radically taking his own path.

Runtime

1h 28m


Origin Country

Germany


Original Language

English


Original Title

To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Germany

Spoken Languages

  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • English

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    Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder

    Germany

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