SPEAK THE MUSIC – Robert Mann and the Mysteries of Chamber Music

A film by Allan Miller

In this compelling documentary Oscar-winning director Allan Miller gives us an intimate look at the musical life of violinist Robert Mann. Founding member and first violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet, for 51 years Mann has been and continues to be one of the most important figures in chamber music. The documentary includes rare footage of Juilliard String Quartet performances, Mann’s renowned coaching sessions, and interviews with many of classical music’s greatest performers, all revealing Mann’s profound influence as a chamber musician, teacher, and composer.

featuring
Seiji Ozawa
Itzhak Perlman
Joel Krosnick
Elliott Carter
Stephen Hough
and others

Bonus:
- Bowing Out: Robert Mann’s last 3 days with the Juilliard String Quartet

Picture format: NTSC 16:9 (film) / 4:3 (bonus)
Sound format: PCM Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 / DTS 5.1
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Audio language: English
Subtitles: German, Korean
Running time: 58 mins (film) + 34 mins (bonus)
No. of DVDs: 1 (DVD 9)