Orchestra Rehearsal
(1978)
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Orchestra Rehearsal
(1978)
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Balduin Baas | ... |
Conductor
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Clara Colosimo | ... |
Harp player
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Elizabeth Labi | ... |
Piano player
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Ronaldo Bonacchi | ... |
Bassoon player
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Ferdinando Villella | ... |
Cello player
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Franco Iavarone | ... |
Bass tuba player
(as Giovanni Javarone)
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David Maunsell | ... |
First violin
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Francesco Aluigi | ... |
Second violin
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Andy Miller | ... |
Oboe player
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Sibyl Mostert | ... |
Flute player
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Franco Mazzieri | ... |
Trumpet player
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Daniele Pagani | ... |
Trombone player
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Luigi Uzzo | ... |
Violin player
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Cesare Martignon | ... |
Clarinet player
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Umberto Zuanelli | ... |
Copyist
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In a Medieval Roman chapel, now an oratorio, an elderly factotum sets up for rehearsal. The musicians arrive, joking and teasing. A union shop steward explains that a TV crew is there, talking to them is optional, and there will be no extra compensation. Musicians talk about their instruments. The German conductor arrives and puts them through their paces. He yells, he insults. The shop steward calls a 20 minute break. The conductor retreats to his dressing room and talks about how the world of music has changed, moving away from respect for the conductor. He returns to the rehearsal to find the orchestra in full revolt. What can bring them back to the music? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
While the movie analyzes the roots and resolution of social revolt, what I like the most about it, is the personalized world-view of the musicians, as well as an exceptional music drive. My favorite Fellini and Rota. 10/10.