Speaking in Strings

Jan 28 1999 Not Rated 1h 13m
Documentary

This real-life documentary explores the passionate & energetic presence of renowned Italian violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (she moved to the Unites States at the age of eight to study at The Curtis Institute of Music and later studied with Dorothy DeLay at The Julliard School.) The film focuses on her professional life, starting in 1981, when she burst onto the classical music scene as the youngest (at 17) recipient ever of the Walter W. Naumburg International Violin Competition.

Plot

This real-life documentary explores the passionate & energetic presence of renowned Italian violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (she moved to the Unites States at the age of eight to study at The Curtis Institute of Music and later studied with Dorothy DeLay at The Julliard School.) The film focuses on her professional life, starting in 1981, when she burst onto the classical music scene as the youngest (at 17) recipient ever of the Walter W. Naumburg International Violin Competition.

Written by

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Directed by

Paola di Florio

Cast

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
247
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
56
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