Subgenre Sampler
Rental > Classical Music: 130 Films to Rent
- Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009)
- Dir. Peter Raymont, Michele Hozer
- The definitive filmic account of the enigmatic Canadian–born pianist and cult figure that reveals a wealth of never–before–seen…
- I, Don Giovanni (2009)
- Dir. Carlos Saura
Feat. Lorenzo Balducci, Lino Guanciale, Emilia Verginelli…
- Veteran Spanish director Carlos Saura conducts this lavish, darkly–tinged story behind the making of Mozart's opera masterpiece, 'Don Giovanni'.
- In Search of Beethoven (2009)
- Dir. Phil Grabsky
- Dir. Grabsky's scrupulous follow–up to his IN SEARCH OF MOZART examines classical music's other pre–eminent composer, Beethoven, in…
- Pianomania (2009)
- Dir. Robert Cibis, Lilian Franck
- Something of an unofficial sequel to the Steinway documentary NOTE BY NOTE, this fascinating insight gives us a close–up look at the difficult…
- Simone Young - To Hamburg From Downunder (2008)
- Dir. Ralf Pleger
- Perceptive documentary following renowned Australian conductor and Sydney Opera House Director Simone Young on her return journey from Europe to…
- Third Richard, The (2008)
- Dir. Danny Mulheron, Sarah Stretton
- A labour of love for actor–director Danny Mulheron, this explores the life and music of his unheralded grandfather, Richard Fuchs, a gifted…
- 4 (Vivaldi - The Four Seasons) (2007)
- Dir. Tim Slade
- In this remarkably unique and poetic documentary, a performance of each season of Vivaldi’s masterpiece is delegated to four prodigious violinists…
- Glass: A Portrait Of Philip In Twelve Parts (2007)
- Dir. Scott Hicks
Feat. Philip Glass
- Epic doco of seminal composer Glass covers his life, influences, and his working process.
Filmed over 3 continents in 18 months, this is hugely…
- Pavarotti Forever (2007)
- A post–humous compilation of opera arias, sacred songs and Neapolitan favorites from six of Luciano Pavarotti's landmark concerts (including…
- Copying Beethoven (2006)
- Dir. Agnieszka Holland
Feat. Diane Kruger, Ralph Riach, Ed Harris…
- Fictionalised account of the last year of Beethoven’s life which looks at the musical genius’ personal fall from grace and struggle for…