Description

Play But With Your Heart, Not With Your Head!

UPC: 880242569585

Product Features

Title: Play But With Your Heart, Not With Your Head!
Directors: Paul Smaczny and Maria Stodtmeier
Producer: Paul Smaczny
Executive Producers: Gabrielle Babin Guggenheim (ARTE France), Kazuaki Sasai (NHK), Thomas Beck (SF)
Featuring: José Antonio Abreu, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra, Gustavo Dudamel
Bonus Film: Audition for the National Children's Orchestra of Venezuela
Awards: Golden Prague Grand Prix 2009
Format: DVD
Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese
Region Code: Worldwide (NTSC)
Duration: 190 mins (Main Film), Additional Bonus Features
Publisher: EuroArts Music International

Overview

"Play But With Your Heart, Not With Your Head!" is an inspiring documentary that delves into Venezuela's groundbreaking music education system. The film takes viewers on a journey from the barrios of Caracas to the world's most prestigious concert halls, showcasing the transformative power of music. Led by the visionary José Antonio Abreu, this unique system has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of children over the past three decades, offering them a way out of a life dominated by gang violence through the model of the symphony orchestra.

Interesting Facts

El Sistema: Founded by José Antonio Abreu, El Sistema is a publicly financed music education program in Venezuela that aims to use music as a vehicle for social change.
International Recognition: Esteemed conductors like Claudio Abbado and Sir Simon Rattle have praised El Sistema, highlighting its impact on the future of classical music.
Success Stories: Gustavo Dudamel, one of the program's most famous alumni, now conducts major orchestras worldwide, demonstrating the program's effectiveness.
Awards and Accolades: The documentary received the AGolden Prague Grand Prix in 2009, underscoring its critical acclaim and the importance of its message.

Bonus Features

Audition for the National Children's Orchestra of Venezuela: A captivating look into the audition process for one of Venezuela's premier youth orchestras.