Beethoven In Beijing | Beethoven in Beijing | 2020 Heartland International Film Festival

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"Beethoven in Beijing" starts with a forgotten moment in history —the first American orchestra's visit to communist China. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 1973 tour was a gesture of cultural diplomacy that resonates still today, as the revival of classical music in China energizes the world of music.

In English and Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.

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Festivals and Awards

San Antonio Film Festival, Best Historical Documentary

Albuquerque Film Festival

Berkshire International Film Festival

Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival

Classical Arts Film Festival

Film Contact

Jennifer Lin

jenniferlin1100@yahoo.com

Year
2020
Runtime
90 minutes
Language
English, Mandarin
Country
U.S., China
Rating
Suitable for All Ages

Director
Jennifer Lin, Sharon Mullally
Screenwriter
Jennifer Lin
Producer
Sam Katz, Jennifer Lin
Executive Producer
Sam Katz
Cast
Conductor Eugene Ormandy, Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Pianist Lang Lang, Composer Tan Dun, Composer Peng-Peng Gong

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Beethoven In Beijing

A look at the astonishing resurgence of classical music in China, seen through the eyes of musicians who performed on a breakthrough visit by an American orchestra half a century ago, and the charismatic superstars of today.