he last production staged by Patrice Chéreau, this Elektra will remain as the main and most striking lyrical event of these last years in Aixen-Provence. 　　In 1903, Richard Strauss attended a performance of Elektra, a play by the Viennese poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal based on the tragedy by Sophocles. Three years later, Strauss came to an understanding with Hofmannsthal on a lyric adaptation of the play. Even though tepidly received at its premiere on 25 January 1909 in Dresden, Elektra quickly won over audiences and today occupies an enviable place in the repertoire of opera houses the world over. With its clear-cut contrasts and telluric power, it is one of the most scathing masterpieces of the whole lyric repertoire. 　　Elektra comes in the wake of Salome with the same dimensions (a single act lasting approximately an hour and three-quarters), a story taking place in ancient times, extreme feelings, and devastating violence. Frenzied unity of place, time and action, with the drama unfolding in the courtyard of the palace in Mycenae, in real time. It tells how Elektra, daughter of King Agamemnon, keeps alive the memory of her father, murdered upon his return from Troy by his wife, Clytemnestra, and her lover, and dwells only on vengeance. And how this vengeance finally comes about. 　　This production is led by three amazing singers: the German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius gave a tremendous, never-to-be-forgotten account of the title role, Waltraud Meier portrays a human and chilling Clytemnestra and Adrianne Pieczonka is a fantastic Chrysothemis. 　　Everyone’s loneliness and intimate struggles are Patrice Chéreau’s favorite theatrical themes. With Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Orchestre de Paris, this production of Elektra becomes an unforgettable experience.

1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.

1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.

Cast 　　Leonie Rysanek .... Elektra 　　Astrid Varnay .... Clitamestra 　　Catarina Ligendza .... Crisotemis 　　Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau .... Orestes 　　Hans Beirer .... Egisto 　　Josef Greindl .... Criado 　　Kurt Böhme .... Ein alter Diener 　　Christopher Doig .... Ein junger Diener 　　Olga Varia .... Die Schleppenträgerin 　　Carmen Reppel .... Die Vertraute 　　Colette Lorand .... Die Aufseherin 　　Rolf Boysen .... Agamenon 　　Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor 　　Wiener Philharmoniker 　　Karl Böhm .... conductor

本片改编自同名小说。贝多芬（古田新太 饰），众人心中的孤高天才，原来竟是秘书一手捏造的“神话”？本片揭开历史迷雾，讲述一个粗俗邋遢的真实贝多芬，如何在忠实秘书辛德勒（山田裕贵 饰）的笔下，被改写成永垂不朽的圣人音乐家。

The film shows how The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and Estonian-American conductor Paavo Järvi approach Beethoven''''''''s symphonies, as they prepare to play all nine of them in four days at the Beethovenfest Bonn. The Estonian conductor and members of the orchestra demonstrate their enthusiasm for the music in rehearsals, concerts and behind the scenes. How was this former youth orchestra able to reach the top of the classical music world? What is their vision? The documentary ''''''''The Beethoven Project'''''''' answers these and other questions in 93 minutes. A conductor, an orchestra, Beethoven and his music.

本片改编自同名小说。贝多芬（古田新太 饰），众人心中的孤高天才，原来竟是秘书一手捏造的“神话”？本片揭开历史迷雾，讲述一个粗俗邋遢的真实贝多芬，如何在忠实秘书辛德勒（山田裕贵 饰）的笔下，被改写成永垂不朽的圣人音乐家。