In a story of love, science and music a creative 14 year-old cellist, Aleksandrya 'Aleks' Landis, competing for the Gold Pin award and a guest chair in a prestigious symphony, faces ...
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| Domenica Cameron-Scorsese | ... | Evelina Axel | |
| Giovanni Mazza | ... | Giovanni | |
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Sophie Ali | ... | Sophie Axel |
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Mark Trujillo | ... | Andreas Pappas |
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Renee Sebby | ... | Magdalena Landis |
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Kyla Gabka | ... | Rebecca Carlisle |
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Alisha Dziarski | ... | Alice Loris |
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Rich Wotkun | ... | Maximiliano Giuseppe Ambrigdio Ferrari |
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Morgan Doud | ... | Eliza Jane Fairchild |
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Dean Christakis | ... | George Christos |
| John McDonnell | ... | Antonio Stradivari | |
| David Ross | ... | Aleksander Landis | |
| Earl Halbe | ... | Emile Chronos | |
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Jeffrey D. Augenstein | ... | Monk Brother Titus |
| Tommy Martin | ... | Hudson Finn II | |
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In a story of love, science and music a creative 14 year-old cellist, Aleksandrya 'Aleks' Landis, competing for the Gold Pin award and a guest chair in a prestigious symphony, faces obstacles from an oppressive maestro, more competent string players, and her own skeptical parents. On a cold winter day, Aleks struggles to get to rehearsal. She arrives late, but offers to stay late and make up the time. Her maestro, rather than being sympathetic, berates her and closes the door on her. On her way home, Aleks joins a busker in a special duet, and has an innocent, romantic encounter with a classmate, Andreas. Aleks's parents remind her of the sacrifices they have made to pay for her cello lessons. Aleks informs her parents that she would be just as content playing in a rock band. A parallel group of young musicians is exemplified by the story of a 10 year-old violinist, Giovanni. While in Italy visiting the Museo del Stradivari, Giovanni meets a wise woman, Evelina, brilliantly acted by ...
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3 November 2016 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
First String: Quest for the Gold Pin See more »Company Credits
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