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Catalogue Number: NFB529744
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producers: Bonnie Thompson, Graydon McCrea
Directors: Mieko Ouchi
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Arts, Documentary, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies/Home Economics, Music
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2004
Running Time: 53:16
Closed Captions: Yes
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Minor Keys - DVD
Catalogue Number: NFB529744
Producer: National Film Board Of Canada
Producers: Bonnie Thompson, Graydon McCrea
Directors: Mieko Ouchi
Producing Agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subject: Arts, Documentary, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies/Home Economics, Music
Language: English
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2004
Running Time: 53:16
Closed Captions: Yes
Click here for pricing
The soaring notes of a violin lift through the air while confident young hands grasp the bow. Lifting the curtain on the little-understood world of the child musical prodigy, Minor Keys takes us into the lives of two exceptional violinists: 12-year-old Ewald Cheung, who dreams of playing the world's famous concert halls, and 18-year-old Jessica Linnebach, who is launching her professional career.
Filmed over an 18-month period, this engaging documentary charts the pressure-filled road these young musicians travel. From home and school to music lessons and competitions, they speak candidly about their dreams and fears.
James Keene, their inspiring teacher and a former child prodigy, looks back on his own childhood experiences to cast light on the stress of a glamorous but sometimes unkind business. The documentary also features interviews with renowned developmental psychologist Dr David Henry Feldman.
Mixing candid interviews, lively footage and stirring musical performances, Minor Keys offers a thought-provoking look at the ordinary children behind the extraordinary talents.
Filmed over an 18-month period, this engaging documentary charts the pressure-filled road these young musicians travel. From home and school to music lessons and competitions, they speak candidly about their dreams and fears.
James Keene, their inspiring teacher and a former child prodigy, looks back on his own childhood experiences to cast light on the stress of a glamorous but sometimes unkind business. The documentary also features interviews with renowned developmental psychologist Dr David Henry Feldman.
Mixing candid interviews, lively footage and stirring musical performances, Minor Keys offers a thought-provoking look at the ordinary children behind the extraordinary talents.