Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony (2008)

  • CategoryDocumentary
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime1h 48m
  • DirectorThomas Grube
  • IMDb Rating8.5
  • Year2008
  • Release dateFeb 28, 2008
  • StarsSimon Rattle
Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

Documentary

Journey with the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic and their conductor Sir Simon Rattle on a breakneck concert tour of six metropolises across Asia: Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo. Their artistic triumph onstage belies a dynamic and dramatic life backstage. The orchestra is a closed society that observes its own laws and traditions, and in the words of one of its musicians is, “an island, a democratic microcosm – almost without precedent in the music world - whose social structure and cohesion is not only founded on a common love for music but also informed by competition, compulsion and the pressure to perform to a high pitch of excellence... .” Never before has the Berlin Philharmonic allowed such intimate and exclusive access into its private world.

Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony Synopsis

With an impressive 8.5/10 rating, Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony (2008) is one of the most acclaimed Documentary films in the 1337x catalog. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Thomas Grube, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Simon Rattle, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Journey with the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic and their conductor Sir Simon Rattle on a breakneck concert tour of six metropolises across Asia: Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and...