Philippe Herreweghe is firstly the chorus leader who restored vigor and purity to baroque singing. He is also a conductor who is constantly delving into new repertoires, from romantic to contemporary. But most of all, he is the man who burns with zeal, fired by an incredible energy, and whose authority galvanizes musicians and audience alike. The film is a portrait of this many-sided man. It includes interviews, concerts, and rehearsals that take us from Bach’s cantatas to Beethoven’s “Ninth”.
Production: Les Piérides
Coproduction: CBA, RTBF, Arte-Belgique, VRT-Canvas
With the support of the Centre du cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
