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No More Wunderkind: Sergei Nakariakov | Arthaus Musik

UPC: 807280168198

Product Features

Title: No More Wunderkind: Sergei Nakariakov
Director: Jan Schmidt-Garre
Starring: Sergei Nakariakov (Trumpet)
Cinematography: Wolfgang Aichholzer
Sound Recordings: Hartmut Tscharke
Film Editor: Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Script: Georg-Albrecht Eckle
Editor: Mechthild Albus
Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code 0
Audio: PCM Stereo
Subtitles: German, English, French
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Running Time: 60 minutes (Main Film) & 26 minutes (Bonus)
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
Release Year: 2013
Made in Germany

Overview

"No More Wunderkind" is an intimate documentary that delves into the life and artistry of Sergei Nakariakov, a trumpet virtuoso from Nizhny Novgorod, living in Paris. Directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre, the film captures Nakariakov’s unique ability to make the trumpet sing, often compared to the great bel canto singers. While showcasing his breathtaking performances, the documentary also explores the personal challenges and sacrifices behind his rise to fame. Nakariakov's story is one of perseverance, as he transitions from a Soviet child prodigy to a mature, world-renowned artist, all while maintaining his claim that he was "never a wunderkind."

The documentary is complemented by bonus performances where Nakariakov plays pieces by composers such as Robert Schumann, Oskar Böhme, and Francis Poulenc. These performances further highlight his technical prowess and emotional depth.

Interesting Facts

Sergei Nakariakov has been dubbed "The Paganini of the Trumpet" due to his extraordinary technical skill and ability to produce a sound that transcends the cold brass of his instrument.
The film contrasts Nakariakov's current achievements with his early struggles as a child prodigy, offering a deep insight into the cost of early fame and the pressures of maintaining excellence.
Critics from around the world, including Die Welt and Stuttgarter Zeitung, have lauded Nakariakov for his effortless, angelic playing style and control over tone and dynamics.
The documentary includes rare footage of Nakariakov as a child, offering a glimpse into the rigorous practice sessions that shaped his exceptional talent.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH
PARS Media

From Backside:

Sergei Nakariakov, trumpeter from Nizhny Novgorod living in Paris, inn phenomenon. He plays the trumpet with a unique virtuosity and at the same time leaves this virtuosity behind. He doesn't play the trumpet, he sings it. He phrases like the great bel canto singers who aimed at the ultimate legato. This film presents the 27-year-old musician at his best, but it also shows the victim of a soviet child prodigy biography. The mature Nakariakov's breathtaking virtuosity is contrasted with footage of the child whose lips are sore from practicing. Is it true that Sergei was "never a wunderkind", as he claims in the interview?