Claudio Abbado: In Portrait

The Silence That Follows The Music

This film gives us unique insight into the dedication and involvement of one of the world's greatest conductors. It is based on material shot over a two-year period observing Claudio Abbado in rehearsal and performance with three favorite orchestras:

Claudio Abbado and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Filmed in Venice, Gran Teatro La Fenice, in February 1995

Claudio Abbado and the Berlin Philharmonic
Filmed in the Festspielhaus Salzburg on the occasion of the Easter Festival, April 1995

Claudio Abbado and the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
Filmed in Paris, Cite de la Musique, in August 1995