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To be a performer

United States, 1970
film

This skilful documentary follows Jeff Solow, a young celloist of great promise. The film focuses on his drive to become an accomplished musician. We see him p..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

To be a conductor

United States, 1970
Similarity: 75%

To be a composer

United States, 1970
Similarity: 75%

Paul Tortelier: the cello. Part 1

United Kingdom, 1965
Similarity: 74%

Paul Tortelier: the cello. Part 2

United Kingdom, 1965
Similarity: 72%

Music maestro

United Kingdom, 1992
Similarity: 71%

Stravinsky

Canada, 1966
Similarity: 69%

Jablonski

Canada, 1971
Similarity: 69%

Shine

Australia, 1996
Similarity: 69%

The Pianist [DVD]

Various, 2002
Similarity: 69%

Music professor

Canada, 1953
Similarity: 69%

Rehearsal

Canada, 1953
Similarity: 69%

A Musician in the family

Canada, 1953
Similarity: 68%

The Conductor. Pt. 2

Australia, 1977
Similarity: 68%

Sibelius

Finland, 1947
Similarity: 68%

Playing good music: the string quartet

United States, 1955
Similarity: 68%

The Concert (TEFC)

United States, 1974
Similarity: 68%

Glenn Gould: two portraits of the celebrated artist

Canada, 1994
Similarity: 68%

The Violinist

United States, 1959
Similarity: 68%
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